Wildfire Threat Escalates in Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle
• The Ranger Road Fire in the Oklahoma panhandle has doubled, crossing into Kansas and consuming over 283,000 acres.
• Temperatures in the region are 15°F (8°C) above average with low humidity, increasing fire risk.
• Winds are expected to intensify in West Texas, potentially worsening fire conditions despite anticipated relief in Oklahoma.
Ranger Road Fire spreads rapidly across region
The wildfire threat in the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandle is escalating due to a rapidly spreading fire named the Ranger Road Fire.
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