[AT] OT Fires

[H. L. Staples]

We have had a bad day in the area winds gusting to 50 mph. and temperatures
in the high 70's, with extremely low humidity. 

Five or six structures have been burned about 15 miles north west of here.
No rain for several weeks, with something over 12"s  short for the year of
2005.

The TV camera crews have been reporting showing mini blasts as the cedar
trees explode as the grass fires overtake them.

The Red Cedars have really taken over in the last 25 years. 

Luckily so far no bad fires real close.

H. L. Staples
McLoud, Oklahoma
USA