[Rte66]

Yikes! And we were only 82 here in Houston. Hope y'all get some rain with the front tomorrow!

[Rte66]

ping to Sally'sConcerns

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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE:
Wildfire continues to rage south of Duncan

Duncan (7 News) _

A large wildfire continues to burn in southern Stephens County. Currently the fire is near Meridian stretching from Oklahoma Hills Road south to Refinery Road. Fire officials are asking that no one go near the area of the fire because those that do are hindering fire fighting efforts.

Highway 81 is closed from south Duncan to Comanche.

A relief center has been set up by the Red Cross at the west end of the Stephens County Fairgrounds.

7 News has also found out more information on the two Rush Springs Fire Fighters who were injured fighting the blaze. One fire fighter has been taken to Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City and the other is in stable condition at the Duncan Medical Center.

The residents of the Meridian Nursing home are fine and being housed in a local church. 7 News has crews in Stephens County and is continuing to monitor the situation.

[dufekin]

We've had a grand total of .66" in the past four months in Oklahoma City--the driest NDJF on record (and quite likely the driest 120 days ever--make that 121 today). We might get some rain this weekend, but I'm doubtful it'll spread this far west. Phoenix, Arizona hasn't seen even a single drop in nineteen weeks. Far southwest Oklahoma might get some rain showers tomorrow.