Oklahoma wildfires destroy homes and force evacuations

Authorities took one man into custody on suspicion of arson and were searching for another after a wildfire in south-western Oklahoma destroyed at least 30 homes and forced the evacuation of two schools, a nursing home and businesses.

Oklahoma wildfires destroy homes and force evacuations

Authorities took one man into custody on suspicion of arson and were searching for another after a wildfire in south-western Oklahoma destroyed at least 30 homes and forced the evacuation of two schools, a nursing home and businesses.

The fire was one of several fuelled by gusty winds and high temperatures.

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