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LIVE BLOG: Fire danger risk across Green Country

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TULSA, Okla. — Northeast Oklahoma is under a Red Flag Fire Warning from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday.

What does that mean?

The National Weather Service issues this warning when critical weather conditions—specifically strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures—are occurring or will occur shortly. These conditions create extreme fire behavior, causing any new or existing fires to spread rapidly and become difficult to control.

What should you do?

Avoid outdoor burning or activities that create sparks
Be cautious with equipment like grills, chainsaws, or vehicles on dry grass.
Secure loose items, as strong winds can spread embers quickly

WATCH: Weather forecast:

Fire Weather Alert: Dry, Windy Conditions Increase Wildfire Risk Today

The Oklahoma Emergency Management is activated and sending updates:

Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief provided 200 meals for responders in Beaver County.
All evacuation shelters have closed, but could reopen if necessary.

FIRE UPDATES:

Six Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) fire suppression teams were pre-positioned in Beaver County, Texas County, Woodward, Henryetta, and Shawnee. Four of the teams responded to fires throughout the day.

OFS updated fire estimates:

Ranger Road Fire (Beaver County / Kansas): 283,283 Acres - 15% Contained
Stevens Fire (Texas County): 12,428 Acres - 50% Contained
Side Road Fire (Texas County): 3,680 Acres - 60% Contained
43 Fire (Woodward County): 1,680 Acres - 30% Contained
206 Road Fire (Woodward County): 160 Acres

Additionally, on Wednesday, February 18, the State EOC received reports of 33 fires and hotspots in 23 counties, including: Atoka, Beckham, Blaine, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Custer, Garvin, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Logan, Love, Marshall, Mustang, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Stephens, Tillman, Woods, and Woodward.

Check their updates —> HERE

Fire departments in Green Country are preparing for the threat of fires.

2 News Oklahoma Anchor TJ Eckert talked to a few rural fire departments ahead of the threat: