Wildfires Threaten Oklahoma and Kansas Amid Extreme Fire Weather
Wildfires Threaten Oklahoma and Kansas Amid Extreme Fire Weather
US · Published Feb 18, 2026
Wildfires threaten Oklahoma and Kansas due to extreme fire weather, prompting evacuations in Woodward, OK.
Beaver County fire has consumed 15,000 acres and spread into Kansas, with firefighting efforts underway.
High winds and temperatures are exacerbating fire spread, with conditions expected to persist until Friday.
Wildfires rage amid extreme fire weather conditions
Oklahoma and Kansas are grappling with severe wildfires amidst extreme fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued fire weather watches impacting over 21 million individuals, with an additional 11 million under red flag warnings, signaling a heightened risk of wildfires. In Woodward, Oklahoma, authorities have advised approximately 4,000 residents to evacuate due to an approaching wildfire.
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