Wildfires Burn For Fourth Day In Eastern Oklahoma, Resources Exhausted
The town of Colcord and surrounding areas have been under siege for the past four days as wildfires continue to burn, destroying hundreds of acres of land and threatening homes.
As of this morning, the fires have burned over 20,000 acres and are still out of control. Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes and many more are on standby, ready to leave if the fire threatens their homes.
The Oklahoma Forestry Service has been battling the fires since they started, but they are overwhelmed by the size and intensity of the blaze. The Oklahoma National Guard has been called in to assist with the firefighting efforts, but they are also struggling to contain the fire.
The cause of the fires is still under investigation, but it is believed that they were started by lightning strikes. The fires have been fueled by the hot, dry weather and the abundance of dry vegetation in the area.
The fires have had a devastating impact on the wildlife in the area. Many animals have been killed in the fire, and many more have been displaced from their homes.
The fires have also caused significant damage to the local infrastructure. Several homes have been destroyed, and many roads have been closed.