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Fast-moving fire in Pawhuska Oklahoma

03:15 PM
October 30, 2024

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Fast-moving fire in Oklahoma

Residents of Pawhuska, Okla., were forced to flee after a grass fire quickly grew out of control due to gusty winds. Another fire also spread flames quickly in Nowata County.

At least three wildfires north of Tulsa, Okla., started up on Tuesday as fire weather impacted the region. The fires in Nowata County and Pawhuska, Okla., quickly grew due to gusty winds. Around 50 homes were evacuated due to the threat.

While crews were able to put out much of the fire, they are still monitoring hot spots this morning. The WindRadar shows gusts in excess of 40 mph this afternoon, meaning that fire from any of these hot spots can spread quickly.

Strong storms are expected across the eastern half of Oklahoma this evening. Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes are possible with these storms. While the rain will be helpful, the gusty winds and lightning before the storms move in could spark more fires in this region that has been impacted by drought, low humidity and gusty winds in recent weeks.

While many associate wildfires with the West Coast, they can occur anywhere in the U.S., including Hawaii, where deadly wildfires on the island of Maui in August of 2023 caused billions of dollars worth of damage.

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Western Oklahoma will remain prone to fire due to gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation. Any fires that develop can also decrease air quality. Keep an eye on the WeatherRadar and make sure your app alerts are turned on.

Mary Mays
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