Feb 27
Oklahoma Leaders Highlight Unprecedented Coordination in Wildfire Response: State officials gathered at the Oklahoma Emergency Management Center to provide updates on the wildfires that impacted the state last week and to outline the strategy for the high-danger conditions expected over the coming month. Governor Kevin Stitt led the briefing, emphasizing that the current level of …
Feb 23
Call for Support: Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments As the fire season continues amid wildfires across Oklahoma, Oklahoma’s Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) are facing significant funding and supply shortages. These departments are the primary defense for rural communities, yet many operate with outdated gear and limited budgets. Here’s how to help: Community members can support these …
Feb 20
Oklahoma farmers and ranchers are facing a wide range of urgent challenges, from wildfire devastation to uncertainty surrounding farm policy, as former House Ag Committee Chair and current senior member of the House Ag Committee Congressman Frank Lucas joined Ron Hays for an in-depth conversation on the Oklahoma Farm Report. Lucas opened by addressing the …
Feb 19
Large wildfires continue to impact parts of northwestern Oklahoma and the Panhandle, with over 300,000 combined acres burned and a state of emergency in effect for Beaver, Texas, and Woodward counties. While dry and dangerous conditions persist today, February 19, 2026, fire spread potential is expected to be slightly lower than earlier in the week. …
Feb 18
Oklahoma Wildfires Burn 150,000+ Acres; Gary McManus Warns of New Red Flag Danger The wildfire crisis in Oklahoma has reached a critical threshold, with state officials and meteorologists sounding the alarm as the destruction mounts. According to Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus, the toll is staggering: over 150,000 acres have already been consumed, resulting in …
Feb 18
Recent observations from high-impact wildfires in northwestern Oklahoma confirm that fire behavior has met “extreme” thresholds. While a Red Flag Warning remains in place for central Oklahoma today, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Thursday, signaling that elevated fire danger is pushing further east into the northeastern and south-central portions of the state. …
Feb 06
he Weekend Watch: Receptive Fuels, Reluctant Winds Friday: The Heating Window Sarah leaned against the brush truck, wiping sweat from her forehead. It didn’t feel like February. The thermometer on the dash read 78°F, well above normal for the season. The sky was a piercing, cloudless blue. “Feels like fire weather,” her rookie, Miller, noted, …
Jan 16
A Red Flag Warning is currently in effect for Western Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Panhandle as a cold front moves across the state. The combination of strong northerly winds, very dry air, and dormant vegetation has created a highly volatile environment for wildfires. State officials warn that any established wildfire today will have the potential …
Nov 25
With the early spring prescribed burn season approaching, land management experts are urging producers and landowners to begin preparing their firebreaks now. Proper firebreak construction is the most critical element in safely managing a prescribed burn, controlling smoke, and preventing fire escape. The central message is clear: Not all firebreaks are the same, and advance …
Mar 25
Recent wildfires have devastated Oklahoma’s agricultural landscape, leaving producers reeling. In a recent interview, with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Amy Hagerman offered crucial advice for those affected and outlined available assistance programs. “Yeah, the first thing is always safety when getting back into those areas,” Dr. Hagerman emphasized. “Make sure the …
