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A strong tornado ripped through Enid, Oklahoma, including Vance Air Force Base, causing extensive damage to homes and utilities, prompting search-and-rescue operations and injuring at least 10 people with no fatalities reported as of early April 24; officials urged residents to avoid the Grayridge area while responders assess the destruction and Governor Stitt pledged state assistance.
The Spring Creek wildfire in Garfield County, Colorado has grown to over 3,000 acres, endangering residences and natural gas infrastructure. Over 300 firefighters are working to contain the fire, with the help of helicopters and air tankers. Emergency officials have requested help from a national Incident Management Team. Warm, dry, and windy conditions are expected to continue, increasing the risk of wildfires in the region.
The Spring Creek Fire in Garfield County, Colorado, rapidly spread to around 3,000 acres on Monday afternoon during a Red Flag Warning. The fire began on Saturday and remained at around 200 acres during the morning. More than 150 crew members and aviation resources were already responding to the fire prior to the massive growth in the burn. No residential or commercial areas were reported to be in danger, and no evacuations were in place as of Monday night.