Multiple wildfires have erupted across Texas and Oklahoma, forcing evacuations as extreme fire weather conditions persist on Friday.

The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center issued a warning about “near historic” fire conditions developing in the Plains.

Red flag warnings and high wind advisories were in place for several states across the Plains and Midwest on Friday.

Very dry, warm, and windy conditions created hazardous fire weather across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

According to the National Weather Service in Norman, “several large wildfire complexes” were actively burning Friday evening in central, northern, and western Oklahoma.

Residents were urged to evacuate due to a “complex of extremely dangerous fires” spreading along the southern and eastern areas of Lake Carl Blackwell, the NWS said.

In Texas, the Windmill Fire ignited in Roberts County, quickly growing to around 11,000 acres, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. By Friday evening, it was 50% contained, and forward movement had been halted.

Meanwhile, parts of Gray County, Texas, faced mandatory evacuations due to the Rest Area Fire. The blaze had consumed approximately 3,000 acres and was 30% contained as of Friday evening, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Strong winds also triggered dust storms in Texas and Oklahoma, reducing visibility across the region.

Several accidents were reported in northwest Texas on Friday due to blowing dust, the Texas Department of Public Safety said, cautioning residents about “dangerous conditions.”

The NWS in Norman also issued warnings about reduced visibility caused by dust storms in parts of northwest Oklahoma.