Overview
- As of Friday morning, Oklahoma fires have burned about 300,000 acres, including the 283,000-acre Ranger Road Fire at roughly 20% containment, while Texas Panhandle fires total about 33,000 acres.
- Texas reports the 8 Ball Fire at approximately 13,500 acres and 70% containment and the Lavender Fire at about 18,400 acres and 40% containment, with additional smaller fires contained this week.
- Roughly 400 homes were evacuated and more than 1,100 homes were threatened in the Texas Panhandle, according to the governor’s office.
- FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the 8 Ball Fire, making Texas eligible for 75% reimbursement of eligible firefighting costs.
- States mobilized significant resources including mutual-aid crews, heavy equipment, aircraft and National Guard assets, as officials urge prevention steps during critical fire weather and expect only a short lull before elevated risk returns next week.