Sunday, August 5, 2012

Oklahoma wildfires prompt evacuations and destroy dozens of homes

Guardian: Several wildfires raging around the parched Oklahoma landscape prompted more evacuations Sunday as emergency workers sought to shelter those forced out by flames that destroyed dozens of homes and threatened others in the drought-stricken region. One roaring fire near Luther, about 25 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, destroyed nearly five dozen homes and other buildings before firefighters gained a measure of control Saturday. Authorities said several state roads remained closed early Sunday...

URL: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/aug/05/oklahoma-wildfires-evacuations-destroy-homes
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