Fires ravage Oklahoma leading to disaster declaration in 12 counties, hundreds of homes lost
Oklahomans were left picking up the pieces across 170,000 acres of scorched earth. Gov. Kevin Stitt said one person was killed in a car crash after driving into smoke while disaster officials said an estimated 293 structures were destroyed.
State of Emergency declared in 12 Oklahoma counties following wildfires
According to a press release, Governor Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-06 on Saturday, declaring a state of emergency in Cleveland, Creek, Dewey, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Roger Mills and Stephens counties.
Addressing the media after the wildfires, Gov. Stitt said his team is monitoring the situation to determine a statewide ban. Instead, he encouraged each county to make their own decisions.
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