Hey, we are having some here in Oklahoma too -- and not too far from where I live. Fortunately (or unfortunately) these things happen and destroy property only in rural areas with dry and dead high grasses that are allowed to remain near structures. In suburban areas, those with dry (not dead) but flamable bermuda grass lawns always have them cut too short to really support such a fire. Those of us with fescue grass lawns have green growning grass that wouldn't catch fire if we tried to set one.

As a young man, I used to live on a ranch here in Oklahoma. Because of the fire danger, we always cut any tall dry grasses anywhere near the house and other buildings and made hay for the cattle out of it. So there are precautions that can be taken here to prevent any danger to property. Yes, we had some fires, but they didn't endanger house, barns, or any other buildings.

As in all situations, a little common sense goes a long way.

Thanks,
Richard