Grass Fire Prompts Rescue Efforts in Oklahoma

Authorities in Oklahoma are battling multiple grass fires amid dangerous weather conditions, with 32 counties under a burn ban due to high winds and low moisture levels. Firefighters successfully contained a significant blaze in Logan County that threatened homes, while humidity levels increased compared to earlier in the week. In Fair Lawn, New Jersey, a two-alarm fire required the response of approximately 40 firefighters, resulting in one minor injury and an ongoing investigation into the cause. Meanwhile, a fire at Fort Chaffee's Joint Maneuver Training Center in Arkansas has been fully extinguished after burning 8,500 acres without outside assistance. In Oklahoma City, a vacant structure fire was also reported, exacerbated by drought-like conditions, leading officials to emphasize the importance of rapid response to such incidents. Residents in wildfire-prone areas are advised to prepare defensible spaces around their homes as fire threats remain high.