How many acres have burned in the Ranger Road fire?

The Ranger Road fire has consumed approximately 145,000 acres.

Were any firefighters injured in the wildfires?

Yes, four firefighters were injured battling the Ranger Road fire in Oklahoma, and multiple firefighters were injured in Kansas.

What structures were destroyed by the wildfires?

Numerous structures were destroyed, including two U.S. Department of Agriculture buildings in Woodward, Oklahoma.

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Wildfires Rage: Firefighters Injured, Homes Lost

18 Feb

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Summary

Four firefighters injured battling large Ranger Road fire.
Ranger Road fire consumed 145,000 acres with zero containment.
Numerous structures destroyed across Oklahoma and Kansas.

Wildfires Rage: Firefighters Injured, Homes Lost

Wildfires, fueled by strong winds, raged across the Oklahoma Panhandle and into southwest Kansas on Tuesday and Wednesday, leading to firefighter injuries and the destruction of numerous structures. The Ranger Road fire in Beaver County, Oklahoma, rapidly expanded to approximately 145,000 acres with no containment as of Wednesday morning.

Four firefighters sustained injuries while combatting the blaze in Oklahoma, with three injured in a truck rollover and one in a separate incident. In Kansas, Clark County also reported multiple firefighter injuries, with two requiring transport to Wichita for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation.