Oklahoma wildfires: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge closed due to smoke concerns
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service closed the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge on Saturday due to concerns about smoke from nearby fires.
About 1,500 acres have burned after large wildfire sparked near Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Authorities say about 2,000 acres have burned after a large wildfire sparked on Thursday and continued into Friday near the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma.
Wildfires Continue To Burn Parts Of Wichita Mountains Region, Forcing Resident Evacuations
More than 20 separate wildfires ignited across Oklahoma on Thursday, forcing residents to evacuate as thousands of acres burned.
Multiple wildfires burning across Oklahoma, Wichita Mountains: See map of wildfires
A wildfire is burning on the eastern side of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. See our map of wildfires burning in Oklahoma.
Large Sections of the Wichita Mountains Are Closed Due to Wildfire
To anyone planning a weekend trip to the Wichita Mountains, a massive wildfire broke out yesterday and several hundred acres are affected.
WATCH: Large wildfire burns near Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma
Crews are working to put out a large fire that's burning at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma.
Oklahoma wildfires burn more than 2,200 acres near Wichita Mountains
According to the state’s fire weather map, the Rush fire is just west of The Holy City, has burned 1,500 acres, and remains active. The Thompson Hill fire has burned more than 700 acres just southeast of that area and remains active.
US: Rush Fire Breaks Out Near Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge In Oklahoma
October 24, 2024 The Rush Fire, a wildfire, broke out near the Rush Lake area in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma on Thursday, October 24. The fire burned 1,500 acres, and evacuation orders were issued for nearby areas,
Wildfire burns roughly 4,400 acres, officials say
Officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the Rush Lake fire at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge has burned ...
Comanche County wildfire threatening lives as residents evacuate
The Comanche County Sheriff’s Office has ordered an evacuation in the Wichita Mountains as a wildfire threatens lives, homes ...
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Refuge closed to combat Rush Fire
The fight to stem a fire that broke out Thursday afternoon near the Rush Lake area of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge ...
Holy City fire burns approximately 1,500 acres, evacuated residents can now return to homes
The fire has burned approximately 1,500 acres, with around 900 acres being on refuge lands and 400 off the refuge.
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Departments Battle Wildfires Across Oklahoma
Dry and windy conditions led to wildfires across Oklahoma on Thursday. More than 20 popped up in several counties, including near the Oklahoma City metro.