Well I hate to join in the generaly Liberal-directed bashing of the Oklahoman, but I've been surprised by the lack of on-line coverage of the fires on it's site, and other news sites here in the Metro. Yes there are videos and human interest stories, but what about up-to-date information on the locale's threatened by fires, maps and such (the sort of thing on-line news sources are ideal for)? Perhaps I've missed them, but I can't find one map of even semi-current fires.

And it's not just a media issue: the Governor has already (and I presume appropriately) asked the White House for assistance, but despite the severity implied by his request, I can find no online state clearing house for up-to-the-minute fire-related information. The State Fire Marshall's Website doesn't even MENTION the fires. Yes, it's a holiday weekend, but if the disaster warrants Federal support, then it warrants calling in State Employees on the holiday. I imagine that the employees themselves would love to be able to help, and robably wouldn't mind the overtime either. The State authorities must make the call, though.

Perhaps I've missed the pertinent sites, but I'e done my best to search thoroughly, and have found little beyond videos of things burning.

Sometimes this State is an embarrasement...