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Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma Forestry Services used only half of its resources during deadly wildfires: 'Simply unacceptable'

Katie Alexander Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt released a statement on Monday saying that the Oklahoma Forestry Services director only used half of the available resources to help firefighters during a wildfire outbreak on March 14.

Governor Stitt speaks out on firing of Oklahoma Forestry Director Mark Goeller

Tyler Whitehead Governor Kevin Stitt spoke to News On 6' Wednesday morning about his decision to fire Oklahoma Forestry Service Director Mark Goeller for his agency's response to the wildfire outbreak in March.

Fire and emergency crews battling Jenks mulch fire; residents concerned about smoke

Kaitlyn Deggs Several agencies are fighting a fire in Jenks that's been burning for more than a week. Crews say they were containing the fire and then waiting to fight the fire until they were able to get more resources.

OBI Teams Up With Oklahoma Forestry Service To Offer Special Gift To Blood Donors

News On 6 The Oklahoma Blood Institute is partnering with Oklahoma Forestry Service to offer a special gift to anyone who gives blood on Friday. The organization is offering a seedling of a redbud tree and a "Rise up and Give" t-shirt. The OBI maintains the blood supply for more than 160 hospitals and facilities statewide and has had a challenging time getting donations throughout the pandemic. Donations can be made at the Tulsa donor center at 81st and Yale. For more information Click Here.

OBI Teams Up With Oklahoma Forestry Service To Offer Special Gift To Blood Donors

Oklahoma Forestry Service Possibly Moving Cherokee Co. Tower

Emory Bryan The Oklahoma Forestry Service no longer needs most fire towers, so one in Cherokee County, even though it's historic, is considered surplus.

Oklahoma Forestry Service Possibly Moving Cherokee Co. Tower

Emory Bryan The Oklahoma Forestry Service no longer needs most fire towers, so one in Cherokee County, even though it's historic, is considered surplus.

Wildfire Conditions Improve, Forestry Service Ends Support

News On 6

The Oklahoma Forestry Service says its ended its efforts to support crews in battling wildfires in western Oklahoma. Now that the fires are mostly contained, many crews are already back home.

Wildfire Conditions Improve, Forestry Service Ends Support

News On 6

The Oklahoma Forestry Service says its ended its efforts to support crews in battling wildfires in western Oklahoma. Now that the fires are mostly contained, many crews are already back home.

Burn Ban Continues Despite Heavy Rainfall

News On 6 A slow and steady rainfall like the one we saw Saturday is ideal for bringing life back to burnt areas of western Oklahoma, but the Oklahoma Forestry Service says we are not out of trouble yet. According to Fire Management Chief Mark Goeller, the heavy rain will allow moisture to soak into the ground with a low risk of erosion. But he warns that people still need to be aware of fire dangers in the coming weeks. "That is problematic during a rainfall event like this is everybody...

Burn Ban Continues Despite Heavy Rainfall

Largest Wildfire In Oklahoma Spreads Northeast

David Prock

The largest wildfire in the state has spread 34,000 acres in just last 24 hours. According to the Oklahoma Forestry Service, the Rhea Fire in Dewey County has now burned more than 283,095 acres total.

Largest Wildfire In Oklahoma Spreads Northeast

David Prock

Green Country Firefighters Back Home After Battling Fires In Western OK

News On 6

Thirty members of the Tulsa County Wildfire Task Force are back home after being deployed to help with the massive wildfires in western Oklahoma. The firefighters say the devastation they saw was unimaginable.

Green Country Firefighters Back Home After Battling Fires In Western OK

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Governor-Declared Burn Ban Extended Further East Into Green Country

News On 6

The Governor-declared burn ban has been extended further east into Green Country. It now includes Tulsa County, according to the Oklahoma Forestry Service.

Governor-Declared Burn Ban Extended Further East Into Green Country

News On 6

The Governor-declared burn ban has been extended further east into Green Country. It now includes Tulsa County, according to the Oklahoma Forestry Service.