Severe Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in Oklahoma and Kansas
Wildfires continue to pose a significant threat across the Oklahoma Panhandle, with multiple blazes reported as high winds exacerbate the fire danger. Residents in Clark County, Kansas, and parts of Oklahoma, including Beaver County, have been ordered to evacuate as fires approach state lines. Emergency services are responding with coordinated efforts across multiple agencies to control these fires. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect, indicating critical fire weather conditions, with gusts reaching up to 55 mph. Local officials urge the public to remain vigilant and heed evacuation orders as firefighters struggle to contain the rapidly spreading flames.
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