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where are wildfires in oklahoma

Most current large wildfires in Oklahoma are burning in the Panhandle and far northwest part of the state, especially Beaver, Texas, and Woodward counties.

Quick Scoop: Where the wildfires are

  • Panhandle focus: The most intense fire activity is in the Oklahoma Panhandle, particularly:
    • Beaver County (including the Ranger Road Fire area, extending into southwest Kansas).
* Texas County (near Tyrone and surrounding rural areas, including the Stevens and Side Road fires).

* Woodward County (fires such as the “43 Fire” and nearby hotspots).
  • State of Emergency: A formal state of emergency is in effect for Beaver, Texas, and Woodward counties because of these wildfires.
  • Other counties with fires/hotspots: Recent fire reports and hotspots have also come in from multiple other counties, including Atoka, Beckham, Blaine, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Custer, Garvin, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Logan, Love, Marshall, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Stephens, Tillman, Woods, and Woodward.

Key active/major fires named

  • Ranger Road Fire – Beaver County, spreading into southwest Kansas, very large acreage burned.
  • Stevens Fire – Texas County.
  • Side Road Fire – Texas County.
  • 43 Fire – Woodward County.
  • 206 Road Fire – Woodward County.

These are primarily grassland and rangeland fires driven by strong winds and very dry conditions, which is why the Panhandle and northwest are being hit hardest right now.

If you’re in Oklahoma right now

  • Check your exact location against local alerts from:
    • Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEM).
* Oklahoma Forestry Services fire updates.

* Local county emergency management or sheriff’s office social channels (especially in Beaver, Texas, and Woodward counties).
  • Stay ready to:
    • Follow evacuation orders immediately if issued.
    • Avoid any outdoor burning, welding, or activities that could create sparks while fire danger is high.

Mini “forum-style” takeaway

People near the Oklahoma Panhandle are mostly talking about smoke, road closures, and fast-moving grassfires around Beaver and Texas Counties, while others further east are seeing scattered smaller fires and high fire danger but not always big flames right on top of them.

Simple HTML table of the main wildfire areas

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Area</th>
      <th>Location in Oklahoma</th>
      <th>Notes</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Beaver County (Ranger Road Fire)</td>
      <td>Far north Panhandle</td>
      <td>Very large grass/rangeland fire, crossed into southwest Kansas; part of state of emergency.</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Texas County (Stevens, Side Road fires)</td>
      <td>Central Panhandle</td>
      <td>Multiple large fires and evacuations around rural communities like Tyrone.</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Woodward County (43 & 206 Road fires)</td>
      <td>Northwest Oklahoma, just east of Panhandle</td>
      <td>Several fires with partial containment; included in emergency declaration.</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Other counties with hotspots</td>
      <td>Scattered across central & southern OK</td>
      <td>Smaller fires and hotspots reported in over 20 counties, with elevated fire danger.</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.