Residents evacuated in Luther; Oklahoma County sheriff suspects arson

BY LEIGHANNE MANWARREN lmanwarren@opubco.com

Wildfires that swept across parts of central Oklahoma on Friday destroyed numerous homes and structures and forced hundreds to evacuate, authorities said.

Firefighters battled the wind-swept blazes in Oklahoma and Cleveland counties late into Friday night and into Saturday morning.

In Luther, Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel said about 25 homes and a day care center were destroyed by the fire.

The town also lost power.

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