Questions surround resignation of state forester weeks after devastating wildfires

Health officials warn of growing crisis as state faces triple weather threat: ‘That goes straight into your lungs’

A health official from Oklahoma has issued a warning for state residents amid a trio of troubling air-quality issues. What's happening? As KFOR detailed, Dr. Greg Krempl, the chair of otolaryngology at OU Health, said smoke pollution from March's wildfires — which had killed four people and injured at least 200 as of March 18, per NBC News — coupled with dust storms and a high pollen count has resulted in an increased risk of respiratory issues …

Questions surround resignation of state forester weeks after devastating wildfires

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Nearly two weeks after devastating wildfires tore through Oklahoma, the man in charge of the state's forest management is out of a job. Mark Goeller was appointed as the state forester and director of the Oklahoma Forestry Service in 2018 and has over 40 years of experience leading the front lines. Governor Kevin Stitt says he was not happy with the state's wildfire response. "He's the head of the forestry department and w…

State forester out of position weeks after deadly Oklahoma wildfires

Mark Goeller, who was appointed as the state forester and director of the Oklahoma Forestry Services in 2018, is no longer leading the division.

Gov. Stitt blames State Forester's firing on response to wildfires

Mark Goeller, State Forester and Director of Oklahoma Forestry Services, is without a job. In a news conference, Governor Stitt blamed his response to the recent wildfires.Hes the head of the forestry department, and we had a horrible, horrible wildfire in the state of Oklahoma and didnt think he really did a good job, said Stitt, when asked by 2 News after receiving the information from a tip.Stitt did not specify to the nature of the poor hand…

Governor reveals Oklahoma's Chief Forester is out of job after wildfires sweep across state