Oklahoma is going through it right now—wildfires are tearing through towns, leaving behind nothing but ashes and heartbreak. Homes? Gone. Families? Displaced. And the worst part? These fires are spreading fast. The sky’s thick with smoke, and the winds are making it nearly impossible for firefighters to get ahead of it. It’s bad—real bad. But in times like these, people step up, and one familiar name is already speaking out. That’s Mason Rudolph.

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, who balled out at Oklahoma State back in the day, hit Twitter to show some support to his old college town. “My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the Oklahoma fires. Especially those in my college town of Stillwater, OK. So much devastation—Dear friends who’ve lost their homes overnight. Looking at the best way to get involved in the relief effort. Pray for Oklahoma!” he wrote. And he’s not just saying it to say it—this is personal for him. Now, he’s looking for ways to help, and Mason Rudolph’s message is already getting attention.

The wildfires? brutal. As of March 14, over 130 fires have been reported across 44 counties, torching places like Stillwater, Mannford, Guthrie, Norman, and Leedey. Thousands of people had to dip overnight, leaving their homes behind, unsure if they’ll have anything to come back to. Firefighters are working non-stop, but Mother Nature isn’t making it easy. Winds are hitting 80 mph. Yeah, that’s basically fire fuel, pushing the flames faster than crews can handle.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt pulled up quick with a state of emergency for 12 counties, including Oklahoma, Payne, Cleveland, Logan, and Pottawatomie. “Sarah and I are heartbroken for the families and businesses who’ve suffered loss today,” he said, making sure emergency teams have what they need to fight this thing. That emergency status also means no delays in getting supplies to people who need them. He’s been in the thick of it too, working with officials and checking in on the worst-hit areas.

But this isn’t just an Oklahoma problem—it’s part of a massive weather disaster sweeping through the U.S. A monster storm system has already left at least 16 people dead, with Missouri hit the hardest after tornadoes ripped through. Texas and Arkansas also took some serious losses, including fatal car crashes caused by wild dust storms. Meanwhile, Oklahoma is still burning, and with winds this wild, it’s one of the worst fire outbreaks in recent memory.

Fire officials are saying the situation is still extremely critical (aka, things could get even worse). The Storm Prediction Center basically warned everyone that the low humidity, high temps, and nonstop wind are the perfect recipe for disaster. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has teams working around the clock, while firefighters, emergency crews, and volunteers are doing everything they can. Evacuation orders are still in place, and officials are telling people to stay on high alert.

And it’s not over yet—The National Weather Service just dropped red flag warnings, meaning conditions are still prime for new fires to pop up. That means no outdoor burning and no messing around with fire hazards. Just do everything to avoid making this worse. The last thing anyone needs is another spark turning into another wildfire.

But if there’s one thing about Oklahomans, it’s that they show up for each other. Shelters are open, relief orgs are stepping in, and donations are already rolling in to help families who lost everything. It’s gonna take time to rebuild, but this state? It’s built different. People are built different.

Mason Rudolph’s words are helping bring attention to the crisis, and hopefully, more people will step up to help. Right now, Oklahoma needs all the support it can get.

Oklahoma State Uni cancels everything as Wildfires wreak havoc everywhere

Oklahoma State University had no choice but to call a timeout. With wildfires tearing through the state and high winds making things even worse, they had to scrap multiple games this weekend. Baseball, softball, and tennis matchups? All canceled. The university announced the decision Friday night, calling it a response to a “historic outbreak of fires in the area.” And honestly, looking at the damage, it’s clear they made the right call.

This isn’t just about canceled games; it’s about an entire community going through absolute chaos. Fires have been spreading fast, forcing people to evacuate, knocking out power, and leaving entire neighborhoods in ruins. First responders have been working around the clock, but with wild winds making the flames unpredictable, it’s been a nightmare to contain. The University made it clear: sports can wait—right now, it’s about making sure everyone stays safe.

By Friday night, Oklahoma State University had officially scrapped all of Saturday’s home games. “In the immediate aftermath of a historic outbreak of fires in the area, all of Saturday’s scheduled home athletic events at Oklahoma State have been canceled,” the university announced. Originally, they had rescheduled Friday’s baseball and softball games into Saturday doubleheaders, but with how bad things got, those plans were straight-up tossed. Cowboy tennis’ match against Utah? Also canceled.

Oklahoma was already on high alert for fires, thanks to wild winds and next-to-no humidity. The state has seen some of its worst fire conditions in years, with central and western Oklahoma taking the hardest hits—Stillwater included. And honestly, with the way the wind was wildin’, there was no way to predict where the flames would go next.

As of now, there’s no word on whether any of these games will be rescheduled. Oklahoma State University’s latest update? “The status of Sunday’s home events is not yet clear. It is also unclear at this time whether any of the impacted events will be rescheduled.” That means Sunday’s softball game against Houston at noon and the baseball game against West Virginia at 1 p.m. are still technically on—but let’s be real, that could change at any moment.

If those games get scrapped too, the next action in Stillwater would be Tuesday, with men’s tennis set to host Rice and baseball going up against North Dakota State. But with everything happening, there’s no telling if those games will actually happen. Right now, it’s all about the fire crews getting things under control.

At the end of the day, this is way bigger than sports. People are losing homes. Families are evacuating. Firefighters are risking everything to stop the flames. Oklahoma State University canceling games is just a tiny piece of a much bigger crisis. But if there’s one thing about Oklahoma, it’s that this state is full of fighters. The community is already stepping up, Mason Rudolph is stepping up. They help each other out and prove—once again—that they don’t go down without a fight.