Much of Oklahoma is under a fire weather watch through Tuesday, as a red flag warning is in place for much of the state due to gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation on Monday.
UPDATE: A dangerous fire began in Logan County just southeast of Guthrie. The National Weather Service says people in the area should evacuate to the Guthrie Fairgrounds. An Oklahoma Forestry Service official said local fire departments have stopped the fire from advancing.
2:30 pm – A dangerous wildfire is located just east of I-35 in southeast Guthrie, moving north-northeast. If you live between:-Camp Drive and OK-105, AND between:-South Midwest Blvd and South Anderson RoadEVACUATE IMMEDIATELY to the Guthrie Fairgrounds. pic.twitter.com/TYNefaduEY
— NWS Norman (@NWSNorman) March 17, 2025
4:00 pm – Due to a dangerous wildfire, the Logan County Emergency Manager is calling for an immediate evacuation between:-Indian Meridian Road and Pottawatomie Road, AND-OK 105 and East Waterloo RoadLeave NOW for the Guthrie Fairground.
— NWS Norman (@NWSNorman) March 17, 2025
The news comes as people across the state pick up the pieces from damaging fires that broke out across the state beginning Friday…