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Central Plains Wildfires Cause Extensive Damage in Kansas, Oklahoma

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:46 AM

Destructive wildfires are ravaging the Central Plains region, with Kansas and Oklahoma bearing the brunt of widespread damage. State officials say the blazes started Tuesday in Oklahoma due to dangerous weather conditions including dry air and strong winds.

Destructive blazes are ravaging communities throughout the Central Plains, with Kansas agricultural officials reporting they cannot yet determine the complete extent of the devastation. The state’s Agriculture Secretary, Mike Beam, indicated that the fire outbreak originated in Oklahoma on Tuesday, fueled by dangerous conditions including dry air and powerful wind gusts.

According to Beam, “Very few, if any, of these fires that have sprung up have been” contained, highlighting the ongoing threat these wildfires pose to both states. The Rover Road Fire has emerged as one of the most significant blazes causing major destruction across the affected regions.

Weather conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts as crews work to battle multiple active fires throughout Kansas and Oklahoma. Officials are urging residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders as the situation develops.

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