The Most Common Causes of Oklahoma Wildfires
Some portions of the state are so dry that hyper-vigilance is being advised until we get more rain and cooler temps. It's shocking how easy it is to light the state on fire right now.
Some portions of the state have received ample amounts of rain over the last month, particularly in the last two weeks, but the typically dry parts of the state are normal... Really dry.
Add in the searing August heat and low humidity, Oklahoma is just a strong breeze away from going up in smoke.
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As a regular normal human being, you should be on your guard to do your part in preventing our next disaster. Here are the most common ways Oklahoma wildfires find their first spark.
8 Hazardous Ways to Spark Oklahoma Wildfires
With increasingly dry conditions setting in across the Sooner State, it's worth being extra cautious.
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Do Not Leave These Things in Your Hot Car in Oklahoma
While you would expect most of this to be common sense and general knowledge, you'd be amazed how many people found out the hard way there are some things you should never leave in a hot vehicle. Since we're knee-deep into another hot Oklahoma summer, it's worth mentioning to those who don't know.
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15 Flags That Have Flown Over Oklahoma
It's amazing to think our little state has belonged to seven different countries in the 400 years leading up to statehood. Beyond that, those six different countries represent ten different versions of those countries. Here's a quick rundown in Oklahoma history.
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