fires

Elevated to critical fire weather is expected to persist across the South Plains and broader West Texas region as record-breaking March heat, strong winds and ongoing drought conditions continue to dry out vegetation. Officials warn that despite a brief cooldown from a passing cold front, wildfire risk will remain moderate into early next week, with recent fires in the Panhandle and South Plains underscoring the growing danger.

Ranchers mow frequently and some engage in controlled burns whenever possible, aided by the local volunteer fire department whenever possible.

When prairie fire threatened homes and livestock in Yuma County last month, farmers and oil field workers jumped to action, showing how a rural community responds with courage and commitment

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's fight with the state Forestry Services continues, as he purged agency leadership and set up a "working group."

As Oklahoma recovers from a massive wildfire outbreak in March, the governor has criticized the state Forestry Services’ response, and even mused about disbanding the division. State officials at the Forestry Services and beyond are pushing back.

Wildfires erupted across Western Oklahoma again on Wednesday.As The High Plains Journal reports, nearly 325,000 Acres had burned and were still burning as…

Wildfires ravaged much of Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle this weekend.As KFOR reports, fire crews from neighboring states like Louisiana and…