Fire Chief Terry Essary said at a news conference Saturday that the fires spread rapidly and crews had difficulty containing each one because of the high winds and low humidity. He said they quickly ...

Stillwater fire Chief Terry Essary describes the unprecedented challenge of battling fires that have damaged or destroyed more than 50 structures in the city.

During a city council meeting Monday night, Stillwater Fire Chief Terry Essary said that over eight years worth of structure fires occurred in a 12-hour time period. Q: Can you take me ...

Ten days after wildfires ripped through Stillwater and Payne County, officials provided an update on how destructive those ...

Following wildfires Friday that destroyed dozens of homes, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a disaster in 12 counties, removing restrictions from vehicle weight requirements and other regulations to ...

Severe weather, including tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms, ravaged the South and Midwest. Hailey Hart and Steve Romero survived a tornado in Mississippi; wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes in ...

In Stillwater alone, more than 50 homes and structures were impacted or loss by the wildfires, Stillwater Fire Chief Terry Essary said. "I prayed all night," said Rose Van Orden, 68, who fled barefoot ...