A dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, dry land and cratering humidity levels are bringing sweeping dust storms and an “extremely critical” fire threat to millions across

Drought and extreme winds across Oklahoma mean perfect conditions for wildfires to start and spread. By mid-day Friday, dozens of fires were burning across the state, prompting evacuations, taking out power and making travel hazardous.

Hundreds of homes were destroyed as wildfires swept across Oklahoma, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders.