New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Hot, dry, and gusty conditions across Oklahoma have sparked several wildfires, leading officials to advise nearly one-third of residents in the city of Woodward to evacuate for safety.

The Oklahoma Emergency Manager stated that four firefighters were wounded during wildfires on Tuesday, reported newson6. A pastor stated that Chris Campbell was among the firefighters wounded in the blaze, and his wife confirmed that he sustained second- and third-degree burns.

The wildfire burning in Woodward, located roughly 140 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, is nearing what officials have described as a "worst-case scenario," said Matt Lehenbauer, director of emergency management for Woodward, although the flames have not yet r...