Firefighters in North Texas are bracing for an increased risk of grass and brush fires as strong winds and dry conditions create hazardous conditions across the region. The Fort Worth Fire Department said they've added extra staffing and deployed specialized brush trucks to respond quickly to potential fires.

The most favorable conditions for the rapid growth of wildfires are in effect across the far western counties where there is a red flag warning in effect.

Wildfires in Oklahoma have left four people dead and at least 200 injured, state officials said Tuesday, and a red flag warning remains in effect. The fires were fueled by strong winds brought by a violent storm that swept across the country over the weekend.