Oklahoma wildfires scorch 15,000 acres; 4,000 evacuated as fire threat looms through Friday

Oklahoma’s hot and dry conditions have led to wildfires, prompting evacuations for about 4,000 residents in Woodward. The Ranger Road Fire has burned approximately 15,000 acres, with hazardous weather expected to persist. Aerial firefighting is hindered by strong winds exceeding 65 mph.