Firefighters battling grass fires across central Oklahoma
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Firefighters are battling wind-blown grass fires across central Oklahoma, including a fire that has forced partial closure of a busy turnpike.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the westbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike were closed Monday afternoon from Chandler to Stroud due to a large grass fire and multiple collisions along the roadway.
Other fires were reported in Spencer, between Mustang and Union City, and between Stillwater and Glencoe in Payne County.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Forecasters say warm temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds of up to 50 mph are helping to make dangerous wildfires likely in the region.