Monday, March 16, 2026

4 dead and 142 injured in Oklahoma wildfires; more than 400 homes damaged statewide

"Raging wildfires in Oklahoma have left four people dead and over 140 injured, the state's medical examiner said on Sunday.
More than 400 homes and structures have been destroyed and at least 170,000 acres burned in Oklahoma after several wildfires broke out, prompting evacuations amid extreme fire weather conditions through the weekend.
A red flag warning is in effect for much of the state from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday due to gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation.
Dangerous storm conditions across the Midwest and South have led to vehicle fatalities across the country.
In Kansas, a major crash on Interstate 70 in western Kansas near the border with Colorado, involved over 50 vehicles and left eight people dead, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. Several other people were injured." ABC

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