Oklahoma Wildfire Danger On Way Down

At least two more buildings were destroyed by flames in the past 24 hours.
Jan. 23, 2006

The wildfire danger across Oklahoma is on the way down on Friday, officials said.

That's a great sign after another damaging day across the state. Officials said at least two more buildings were destroyed by flames in the past 24 hours, and another 1,000 acres have burned, putting the total damage at about 417,000 acres.

Fires have now been reported in at least 43 of Oklahoma's 77 counties since Nov. 1.

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