OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Dry conditions and powerful winds brought an outbreak of wildfires throughout parts of Oklahoma on Friday that prompted evacuations, damaged buildings, and left thousands without power. A strong storm system pushed powerful winds and dry air, triggering dangerous fire con ditions into Oklahoma Friday afternoon and into the evening hours. Several parts of the state saw wind gusts of up to 83 mph. Nearly 80,000 Oklahomans were without power due to the strong winds knocking down powerlines. High winds fueled wildfires causing damage across much of Oklahoma News 4's Dylan Brown was near NE 234th and Choctaw Road in northwest Luther where fires threatened the area. News 4's Spencer Humphrey was near Triple X and Coffee Creek. News 4's John Hayes was near NW 122nd and Penn where multiple homes were engulfed in flames from a possible grass fire. News 4's Mecca Thompson was near Highway 51 west of Stillwater where the winds were roaring. News 4's Amaya Ward was near Leedey where strong winds were fueling a wildfire that started around 11:30 a.m. and evacuation orders were issued just before 1 p.m. As of 8:30 p.m., around 20,000 acres have been affected in Leedey with 0% containment. News 4's Sydnee Batzlaff was near Norman where several wildfires threatened the area and have forced evacuations. News 4's Tanner DeLeon was near Chickasha where residents were issued a voluntary evacuation order due to a wildfire that threatened the area. Governor Kevin Stitt will address the media on the Oklahoma fire outbreak Saturday at 9 a.m. in Oklahoma City. News 4 will provide updates once we have more information on the fire damage that impacted parts of Oklahoma. ...read more read less