Wildfires swept through several parts of Oklahoma on Friday, driven by powerful winds that sent plumes of dust and smoke across the region, knocked down power lines and sparked evacuation orders as fast-moving flames threatened residential areas.

A dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, dry land and cratering humidity levels are bringing sweeping dust storms and an “extremely critical” fire threat to millions across

Dry conditions and powerful winds brought an outbreak of wildfires throughout parts of Oklahoma on Friday that prompted evacuations, damaged buildings, and left thousands without power.