Northeast Oklahoma is under a Red Flag Fire Warning from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday.What does that mean?The National Weather Service issues this warning when critical weather conditionsspecifically strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperaturesare occurring or will occur shortly. These conditions create extreme fire behavior, causing any new or existing fires to spread rapidly and become difficult to control.What should you do? Avoid outdoor burning or activities that create sparks Be cautious with equipment like grills, chainsaws, or vehicles on dry grass. Secure loose items, as strong winds can spread embers quicklyWATCH: Weather forecast: Fire Weather Alert: Dry, Windy Conditions Increase Wildfire Risk TodayThe Oklahoma Emergency Management is activated and sending updates: Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief provided 200 meals for responders in Beaver County. All evacuation shelters have closed, but could reopen if necessary.FIRE UPDATES:Six Oklahoma Forestry Services (OFS) fire suppression teams were pre-positioned in Beaver County, Texas County, Woodward, Henryetta, and Shawnee. Four of the teams responded to fires throughout the day. OFS updated fire estimates: Ranger Road Fire (Beaver County / Kansas): 283,283 Acres - 15% Contained Stevens Fire (Texas County): 12,428 Acres - 50% Contained Side Road Fire (Texas County): 3,680 Acres - 60% Contained 43 Fire (Woodward County): 1,680 Acres - 30% Contained 206 Road Fire (Woodward County): 160 AcresAdditionally, on Wednesday, February 18, the State EOC received reports of 33 fires and hotspots in 23 counties, including: Atoka, Beckham, Blaine, Bryan, Carter, Coal, Custer, Garvin, Hughes, Kay, Lincoln, Logan, Love, Marshall, Mustang, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Stephens, Tillman, Woods, and Woodward.Crews are also battling a fire in Okmulgee County near Highway 75 and 220 Road. Please avoid the area.Check their updates > HERE Fire departments in Green Country are preparing for the threat of fires.2 News Oklahoma Anchor TJ Eckert talked to a few rural fire departments ahead of the threat:Fires are already burning on the western side of Oklahoma.2 News Oklahoma's Emma Burch visited Woodward on Wednesday. Woodward residents' home saved from wildfireStay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less