Oklahomans on Saturday were assessing the damage wrought by dozens of significant fires that swept across the state, fueled by dry vegetation and hurricane-force winds that created dangerous conditions from the Texas Panhandle all the way to Iowa.

High winds and dry weather fueled wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas, with winds so strong they toppled several semis.

Fire crews in North Texas and around the state are working hard Friday to make sure any fires started by the high winds and low humidity get under control quickly. Flower Mound Fire Battalion Chief Jacob Ventrca has his hands full making sure the town is ready for any problems that may arise.

The NWS Fort Worth TX issued an updated fire weather watch at 8:14 a.m. on Thursday valid for Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The watch is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Hood, Johnson,

Fire crews in North Texas are working to control fires caused by high winds and low humidity. Flower Mound Fire Battalion Chief Jacob Ventrca is ensuring the town is prepared, emphasizing situational awareness and mutual aid with other agencies.