Drones assist firefighters in Payne County blaze containment
The Payne County Emergency Management Office used drones to identify hotspots and coordinate firefighting efforts near Yale.
February 9, 2026
The Payne County Emergency Management Office used drones to identify hotspots and coordinate firefighting efforts near Yale.
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