A strong storm driving gusty winds and dry air across a parched landscape was fueling dangerous fire conditions across a wide swath of the country, from eastern New Mexico and Colorado to parts of the Midwest. Forecasters warned that more outbreaks appeared likely going into the weekend.

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Evacuations continue as wildfires rage across Oklahoma

An evacuation order has been issued for eastern Oklahoma County as fires rage throughout the state. The evacuation area is from Hiawassee to Choctaw roads and Coffee Creek to Waterloo. Several fires have sparked statewide and throughout the Oklahoma City metro.