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 ...
Town of Velma being evacuated due to fire
A fire has forced an evacuation in Stephens County. The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office stated that because of the fire, the ...
Live: Wildfire outbreak threatens Oklahoma towns as extreme fire conditions persist
Oklahoma firefighters have responded to a staggering number of fires on Friday caused by high wind from a historic weather ...
Gov. Stitt declares State of Emergency for 12 Oklahoma counties
As wildfires ravaged multiple parts of the state, Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency for 12 Oklahoma counties ...
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 ...
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Update: Crews battle blazes in Stephens County; Town of Velma evacuated
Stephens County firefighters and emergency management crewsordered residents of the Town of Velma to evacuate this ...
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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 ...
Live updates: More than 200 homes destroyed; wildfire risk in Oklahoma continues Saturday
Wildfires swept through several parts of Oklahoma on Friday and a near-critical fire threat is expected to continue into ...