Oklahoma Forestry Services Urge Caution Due To Elevated Fire Danger Over Labor Day Weekend

The Oklahoma Forestry Services is urging people to be cautious when working with fire over the holiday weekend.

The temperatures are forecasted to be higher than usual, and there’s ongoing dry conditions that elevates the fire danger.

“Above normal temperatures and a lack of rain mean wildland fuel dryness is concerning,” said State Forester Mark Goeller. “Oklahoma Forestry Services is closely monitoring the weather forecasts. In the meantime, we are urging our fellow Oklahomans to be very careful with any activity that may spark a wildfire."

County burn bans are currently in effect for nine counties across southern Oklahoma: Harmon, Tilman, Cotton, Jefferson, Love, Garvin, Marshal, Coal and Pushmataha.

Parts of western Oklahoma will see an enhanced fire danger on Labor Day. 

For more information and to view the latest map for burn bans in the state, click here.