Fire danger persists across Oklahoma as dry conditions linger ahead of rain chances

Fire danger remained elevated across much of Oklahoma early this week, with state officials warning that dry fuels and shifting winds continue to pose a threat — particularly across central and east-central portions of the state — even as optimism grows for rainfall later in the week.

According to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry (ODAFF) Fire Situation Report issued Tuesd…