Residents return to Velma after crews work into the night to contain flames
After an Evacuation Order, residents of Velma have been given the clear to return to the town after a nearby fire threatened ...
Hurricane-force winds blast Texas, Oklahoma as fast-spreading wildfires prompt evacuations
A dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, dry land and cratering humidity levels are bringing sweeping dust storms ...
Tornadoes Strike Missouri, Mississippi After Deadly Dust Storms, Wildfires Sweep Through Plains
A quickly-spreading wildfire, fueled by powerful winds, has forced the urgent evacuation of the entire town of Velma, in ...
Velma evacuated as wildfire burns in Stephens County
VELMA, Okla. (KSWO) - The Stephens County Sheriff’s office was notified of a fire around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, just west of the town of Velma, and an evacuation order was put into place for ...
Town of Velma being evacuated due to fire
VELMA, Okla. (KXII) - A fire has forced an evacuation in Stephens County. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office stated that ...
FOX Weather1d
Hurricane-force gusts blast Texas, Oklahoma as fast-spreading wildfires prompt evacuations
Some towns have been evacuated due to nearby fires, while multiple roads are closed around the region – some due to near zero ...
Oklahoma wildfire map, tracker, evacuation updates: Fires reported in Norman, Stillwater, Velma, Edmond, Chickasha
Multiple fast-moving wildfires have erupted across Oklahoma, prompting evacuations. Fires have been reported in Norman, ...
Duncan Banner1d
Alert: Town of Velma ordered to evacuate as wildfire rages
Fire crews and Stephens County Emergency Management have ordered the Town of Velma to evacuate now due to a wildfire. This story is developing. The Banner will update as more information becomes ...
Wildfire outbreak threatens Oklahoma towns as extreme fire conditions persist: Recap
The NWS has issued red flag and high wind warnings for portions of Oklahoma on Friday. Residents should stay aware and take ...
New York Post14d
Newsom moves to clear flammable brush from California forests after Trump’s criticism over wildfire policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom tapped into his emergency powers Saturday to roll back environmental regulations so that the state can speed up wildfire prevention projects, including clearing ...