KPD urges no outdoor flames as local businesses take precautions during wildfire threats

Mannford residents urged to evacuate due to wildfire threat

Emergency personnel have issued an urgent evacuation order for residents in Mannford and areas south of Highway 48 due to a rapidly spreading wildfire. Authorit

KPD urges no outdoor flames as local businesses take precautions during wildfire threats

Terry Malovets has been running Glen's Welding on South 1st Street since 2012. KPD said no outdoor flames during wind advisories. Outdoor grill, lawnmowers, and welding use is not recommended. If you see a fire, remember the exact location and call it in immediately.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: "I watch the weather and if we have a wind advisory we usually won't go out and weld in the field we will wait for the winds to die down," Malvoets said.She tel…