A dangerous combination of hurricane-force winds, dry land and cratering humidity levels are bringing sweeping dust storms and an “extremely critical” fire threat to millions across

By Friday afternoon, nearly 75,000 Oklahomans were without power, eight fire warnings had been issued, and several evacuations were ordered.

Reactions are coming out following devastating wildfires and high winds left damage across Oklahoma on Friday.

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center warned of "near historic" fire conditions in the Plains.

Wildfires in Oklahoma have destroyed at least 200 homes and burned around 170,000 acres. Dry air and strong winds fueled more than 130 fires across the state. Investigators are looking into downed power lines and controlled burns as possible causes.