Oklahoma Fire Recovery starts in Northeasters OK

The restoration efforts began on Saturday after forest fires and powerful winds raged in Oklahoma on Friday. Officials report more than 130 fires across the state, with the winds whip up to 85 miles per hour. In the following you will find live updates when cleaning and restoration begin.

8:00 a.m.

Officials of the district of Creek shared an update about the fire on the Highway 48 in Mannford. The fire is still active and emergency officials say that they believe that everyone has been taken into account.

5:00 a.m.

Stillwater emergency officers reduced the evacuation zones and declared an emergency in the region.

Stillwater, Payne County explains the state of emergency as forest fire damage rated

5:00 a.m.

Dot reports all highways open for fire and wind

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority reported that all motorways and gymnastics are open on Friday due to wind and fires.