See what fires burning in Oklahoma look like
Heavy winds are contributing to fires starting across Oklahoma on Friday.
In north Oklahoma City, fire crews are attempting to get a a grass fire on East Hefner Road under control after the fire jumped Kelley Avenue and spread to nearby structures.
Users took to social media to share what conditions they were seeing:
Something huge is on fire north of Oklahoma City. High winds and high fire danger have gripped the state. #okwx pic.twitter.com/haLqRRd3Hd
— Ben Latham (@photogbenlatham) March 31, 2023
Fast moving fire just raced their Hefner and Kelly NE OKC. Arrroaching 122 and Eastern #okwx 210pm pic.twitter.com/9zt0Rrs5nD
— Mike Morgan (@MikeMorganKFOR) March 31, 2023
Fire in south Logan County near Coltrane and just north of Simmons Rd. #okwx pic.twitter.com/TzmMclQH0p
— Cody Cramer (He/His) (@_Cramer_) March 31, 2023
Critical to extreme fire weather conditions are ongoing across Oklahoma this afternoon.
There have already been several fires across the state. The shortwave infrared band (3.9 μm) has detected several hot spots.
Avoid any activities that could start a fire! #okwx pic.twitter.com/lM0dlgIfRC— Vivek Mahale (@vmahale) March 31, 2023
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma fires: Photos, videos show smoke, fire