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What are controlled & prescribed burns? Rules on when and how you can safely do them

What are controlled & prescribed burns? Rules on when and how you can safely do them

Bella Roddy Wildfire prevention is a major concern in Oklahoma, where wildfires can have devastating effects on communities, homes, and natural landscapes. Some of the most effective tools for managing wildfire risks are the use of controlled burns and prescribed burns.

Emergency Officials track wildfires as power outages top 70,000

Emergency Officials track wildfires as power outages top 70,000

Destini Pittman News 9's Matt McCabe is at the Emergency Operations Center, where officials are tracking fires and issuing evacuation orders.

Oklahoma Forestry Services Use Aircrafts To Fight Wildfires

Oklahoma Forestry Services Use Aircrafts To Fight Wildfires

News 9 The Oklahoma Forestry Service explains what goes into using aircraft to put out wildfires.

Behind-The-Scenes Look Battling Oklahoma Wildfires

Behind-The-Scenes Look Battling Oklahoma Wildfires

News 9 It takes several agencies in Oklahoma coming together to minimize damage caused by wildfires, said Oklahoma Forestry Services on Tuesday.

Fire Chief Discusses Wildfires In Western Oklahoma

Fire Chief Discusses Wildfires In Western Oklahoma

News 9 Fires in the panhandle of Texas and western Oklahoma have been raging for days, burning tens of thousands of acres.

Wildfires: How Do They Start? Can You Prevent Them?

Wildfires: How Do They Start? Can You Prevent Them?

News 9 As the risk of fires goes up across Oklahoma, firefighters have responded to several blazes across the state in the past week. How do wildfires start? How can you prevent them?

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Oklahoma Forestry Services To Conduct Prescribed Burns On Turkey Mountain

Oklahoma Forestry Services To Conduct Prescribed Burns On Turkey Mountain

News On 6 Turkey Mountain will be closed to the public on Wednesday while crews conduct prescribed burns.

Oklahoma Forestry Services To Conduct Prescribed Burns On Turkey Mountain

Oklahoma Forestry Services To Conduct Prescribed Burns On Turkey Mountain

News On 6 Turkey Mountain will be closed to the public on Wednesday while crews conduct prescribed burns.

Oklahoma Forestry Service Setting Traps For Invasive Beetles

Oklahoma Forestry Service Setting Traps For Invasive Beetles

News On 6 Oklahoma Forestry Services says it's putting up traps to monitor for an invasive species of beetles that kill Ash trees.

Oklahoma Forestry Service Setting Traps For Invasive Beetles

Oklahoma Forestry Service Setting Traps For Invasive Beetles

News On 6 Oklahoma Forestry Services says it's putting up traps to monitor for an invasive species of beetles that kill Ash trees.

Fire Chief Says Faster Wildfire Air Support Could Have Prevented Mooreland Evacuation Orders

Fire Chief Says Faster Wildfire Air Support Could Have Prevented Mooreland Evacuation Orders

Barry Mangold About two hours after a fire near Mooreland started, city fire chief Travis Case made a request for air support to douse the flames. The request began a multi-agency approval process that was “really frustrating,” according to Case.

Fire Chief Says Faster Wildfire Air Support Could Have Prevented Mooreland Evacuation Orders

Fire Chief Says Faster Wildfire Air Support Could Have Prevented Mooreland Evacuation Orders

Barry Mangold About two hours after a fire near Mooreland started, city fire chief Travis Case made a request for air support to douse the flames. The request began a multi-agency approval process that was “really frustrating,” according to Case.

Fire Weather, Drought Increases Fire Risk Until Next Week

Fire Weather, Drought Increases Fire Risk Until Next Week

Augusta McDonnell Oklahoma Forestry Service officials said western and north central Oklahoma are currently primed for wildfires. The past few days of fast-moving grass fires are a sign of dry and windy conditions.

Fire Weather, Drought Increases Fire Risk Until Next Week

Fire Weather, Drought Increases Fire Risk Until Next Week

Augusta McDonnell Oklahoma Forestry Service officials said western and north central Oklahoma are currently primed for wildfires. The past few days of fast-moving grass fires are a sign of dry and windy conditions.

Grass Fires Break Out In Creek County

Grass Fires Break Out In Creek County

News On 6 Warmer weather over the weekend and high winds have increased fire danger to the moderate level in northeast Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Forestry Services.

Grass Fires Break Out In Creek County

Grass Fires Break Out In Creek County

News On 6 Warmer weather over the weekend and high winds have increased fire danger to the moderate level in northeast Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Forestry Services.

Gov. Mary Fallin Issues Burn Ban For 40 Counties

Gov. Mary Fallin Issues Burn Ban For 40 Counties

Gov. Mary Fallin issued a burn ban Tuesday for much of the western half of the state because of extreme weather conditions and extraordinary fire danger. The burn ban is effective immediately.

Gov. Mary Fallin Issues Burn Ban For 40 Counties

Gov. Mary Fallin Issues Burn Ban For 40 Counties

Gov. Mary Fallin issued a burn ban Tuesday for much of the western half of the state because of extreme weather conditions and extraordinary fire danger. The burn ban is effective immediately.

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Large Wildfire Spreads From Logan County Into Payne County

Large Wildfire Spreads From Logan County Into Payne County

Crews are starting to get a handle on a large wildfire, that first started in Logan County and spread north into Payne County, Monday afternoon.

Large Wildfire Spreads From Logan County Into Payne County

Large Wildfire Spreads From Logan County Into Payne County

Crews are starting to get a handle on a large wildfire, that first started in Logan County and spread north into Payne County, Monday afternoon.

Firefighters Working To Contain Large Wildfire In Oklahoma, Kansas

Firefighters Working To Contain Large Wildfire In Oklahoma, Kansas

Firefighters are working to contain a large wildfire that started in Woods County, Oklahoma, on Tuesday.

Firefighters Working To Contain Large Wildfire In Oklahoma, Kansas

Firefighters Working To Contain Large Wildfire In Oklahoma, Kansas

Firefighters are working to contain a large wildfire that started in Woods County, Oklahoma, on Tuesday.

Governor Mary Fallin Declares Statewide Emergency, Issues Burn Ban For 36 Counties

Governor Mary Fallin Declares Statewide Emergency, Issues Burn Ban For 36 Counties

News 9 Governor Mary Fallin issues an executive proclamation that declares a burn ban for 36 counties.

Governor Mary Fallin Declares Statewide Emergency, Issues Burn Ban For 36 Counties

Governor Mary Fallin Declares Statewide Emergency, Issues Burn Ban For 36 Counties

News 9 Governor Mary Fallin issues an executive proclamation that declares a burn ban for 36 counties.

Forestry Officials Warn Of Extreme Fire Danger In Oklahoma

Forestry Officials Warn Of Extreme Fire Danger In Oklahoma

News 9 The Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) division is asking Oklahomans to be extremely careful as the potential for wildfires grows across the state.

Forestry Officials Warn Of Extreme Fire Danger In Oklahoma

Forestry Officials Warn Of Extreme Fire Danger In Oklahoma

News 9 The Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) division is asking Oklahomans to be extremely careful as the potential for wildfires grows across the state.

Oklahoma Forestry Officials Urge Fire Safety Over The Holiday

Oklahoma Forestry Officials Urge Fire Safety Over The Holiday

News 9 Officials with Oklahoma Forestry Services want citizens to be aware of the potential for wildfires over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Oklahoma Forestry Officials Urge Fire Safety Over The Holiday

Oklahoma Forestry Officials Urge Fire Safety Over The Holiday

News 9 Officials with Oklahoma Forestry Services want citizens to be aware of the potential for wildfires over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Extreme Drought Conditions Pose Wildfire Risk

Extreme Drought Conditions Pose Wildfire Risk

News 9 Officials with Oklahoma Forestry Services warns the public of a critical fire danger west of I-35.

Extreme Drought Conditions Pose Wildfire Risk

Extreme Drought Conditions Pose Wildfire Risk

News 9 Officials with Oklahoma Forestry Services warns the public of a critical fire danger west of I-35.

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Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

News On 6 Scattered storm chances increase later in the week, particularly this weekend, with the potential for severe weather.

Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

News On 6 Scattered storm chances increase later in the week, particularly this weekend, with the potential for severe weather.

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

MaKayla Glenn The Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, named after a woman who died alone in the hospital during COVID-19, passed the Oklahoma House on Tuesday with 84 votes in favor and 10 against. The bill, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, aims to ensure patients are informed, treated with dignity, and have a voice in their medical care.

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

MaKayla Glenn The Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, named after a woman who died alone in the hospital during COVID-19, passed the Oklahoma House on Tuesday with 84 votes in favor and 10 against. The bill, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, aims to ensure patients are informed, treated with dignity, and have a voice in their medical care.

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Ethan Wright Mayor Monroe Nichols launches NCI Pilot Program to transform Tulsa neighborhoods. This equity-focused initiative will help communities identify strengths and improve conditions.

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Ethan Wright Mayor Monroe Nichols launches NCI Pilot Program to transform Tulsa neighborhoods. This equity-focused initiative will help communities identify strengths and improve conditions.

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Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

Storm chances increase this weekend with potential severe weather

News On 6 Scattered storm chances increase later in the week, particularly this weekend, with the potential for severe weather.

Oklahoma House passes Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act

MaKayla Glenn The Lori Brand Patient Bill of Rights Act, named after a woman who died alone in the hospital during COVID-19, passed the Oklahoma House on Tuesday with 84 votes in favor and 10 against. The bill, authored by Rep. Emily Gise, aims to ensure patients are informed, treated with dignity, and have a voice in their medical care.

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Tulsa neighborhoods could get new life under pilot program. Here's how to apply

Ethan Wright Mayor Monroe Nichols launches NCI Pilot Program to transform Tulsa neighborhoods. This equity-focused initiative will help communities identify strengths and improve conditions.

'Our employees are very overwhelmed': Washington County SPCA catches couple dumping dogs on camera

'Our employees are very overwhelmed': Washington County SPCA catches couple dumping dogs on camera

Erin Conrad A couple in Washington County was caught on security camera dumping a dog and her puppies. The SPCA hopes to identify the two people because they want them to be held accountable.

Atlantic reporter group chat with defense leaders: U.S. Senator James Lankford, other lawmakers react

Atlantic reporter group chat with defense leaders: U.S. Senator James Lankford, other lawmakers react

Alex Cameron Leaked text thread to Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, from the Trump administration prompts a security breach debate among senators from both sides of the aisle including Oklahoma's own, Senator James Lankford.

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

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.

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