US EditionLincoln County fire chiefs demand clarity about former forestry director's firing
- Oklahoma faced its worst wildfire outbreak on March 14, impacting many communities statewide.
- High winds, drought, and low humidity created conditions that led to nearly 158 wildfires.
- Over 500 homes were lost, and four Oklahomans died during the widespread wildfire outbreak.
- Governor Stitt said, "leadership at Forestry Services failed to act with urgency the moment demanded" during the crisis.
- Following the wildfires, Stitt asked the Forestry Director to step down and considered abolishing the agency.
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Norman TranscriptStitt orders review of handling of Oklahoma wildfires, doubles down on criticism
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday doubled down on his criticism of the state’s Forestry Service, accusing the agency of not using “every resource at their disposal to save lives and property” during historic wildfires last month.
Governor Stitt issues statement on Oklahoma Forestry Services, state firefighters association responds
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued a statement on Monday in reference to the Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) director being asked to step down from his position.
Lincoln County fire chiefs demand clarity about former forestry director's firing
LINCOLN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — A group of fire chiefs in Lincoln County are signing on to a letter to Governor Kevin Stitt, demanding clarification as to why he fired the former director of the state Forestry Department. "Why do I even have a Department of Forestry? Let's just get rid of the whole thing," said Governor Kevin Stitt last week during a press conference. LOCAL NEWS: Oklahoma Forestry employees face uncertainty after Stitt calls…
Stitt orders review of handling of Oklahoma wildfires, doubles down on criticism • Oklahoma Voice
House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, speaks at a news conference while flanked by House Republicans on April 3, 2025, at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City. Hilbert said calls to eliminate the Forestry Service are "unacceptable." (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday doubled down on his criticism of the state’s Forestry Service, accusing the agency of not using “every resource at their disposal…
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