A wildfire crisis in Western Oklahoma has intensified significantly, with over 155,000 acres consumed across three counties. In response to the rapid spread and extreme fire weather, Governor Kevin Stitt has declared a state of emergency for each county to accelerate the deployment of critical resources and state support. As local residents and officials survey the destruction, the full extent of the loss remains unclear for now, but the needs of the agricultural community are dire. With calving season underway in Oklahoma, the fires have created a secondary crisis: a significant number of orphaned calves requiring specialized care. Ranchers are facing a critical shortage of hay and livestock feed, fencing materials, and emergency funds for veterinary care. The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation has established a relief fund to help the producers affected by the severe wildfires. For information or to donate, go to okcattlemen.org.
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