Wildfire risk on the rise across state

Wildfire risk on the rise across state

With the temperatures expected to reach well into the 100s, officials say the chance for wildfires is also on the rise. “Conditions are deteriorating,” said Oklahoma State Forester George Geissler. “Fire behavior is nearing the point where firefighters’ initial attack will be unsuccessful and long duration wildfires can happen.”Although the occurrence of wildfires has been lower this year,...

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