Emergency officials prepare for worsening heat, drought conditions in Oklahoma
STILLWATER, Okla. – As triple-digit heat and rapidly drying conditions spread across Oklahoma, emergency officials are warning residents that wildfire danger could increase if the hot, dry pattern continues.
Key Takeaways
- Triple-digit heat and drying vegetation are increasing wildfire concerns across Oklahoma as emergency officials monitor drought and fire conditions.
- Stillwater firefighters helped battle a large Oklahoma City wildfire Thursday as officials warned that continued heat, wind and dry vegetation could increase fire danger.
- Washington County Emergency Management official Kary Cox said continued heat and little rainfall could expand flash drought conditions farther into eastern Oklahoma.
- Officials urged residents to reduce vegetation near homes and avoid sparks from vehicles, equipment, grilling and other outdoor activities.
What Oklahoma officials are watching
After a large wildfire in Oklahoma City on Thursday, emergency officials across the state say continued dry, windy, and extremely hot conditions will only increase fire danger.
The Stillwater Fire Department sent a task force to Oklahoma City to help crews battle the wildfire, which authorities now say is suspicious…