Homes have been burned south of Wellston, he said. Other homes have been evacuated northeast of Chandler.
"There is no count yet but there have been several homes lost," Springfield said.
He said two firefighters needed medical assistance at one of the fires.
"The fires have moved rapidly out of control northeast," Springfield said.
Areas of southeast Oklahoma City near Lake Stanley Draper were also evacuated as firefighters battled a large wild fire near SE 134 and Anderson Road.
As many as 5,000 OG&E customers were without power Thursday night, officials said.
Several grassfires near Velma and Loco have forced evacuations. Those leaving were asked to go to the Stephens County Fairgrounds in Duncan, said the county's emergency manager.
Wind grounds helicopters
High winds complicated efforts to fight the numerous fires across the state.
Albert Ashwood, state emergency management director, said winds across much of the state were a sustained 30 miles per hour, gusting to more than 40 miles per hour.
"We're trying to do all we can and everything we can to help the local firefighters out there,” Ashwood said. “When the winds are this high there is not a lot you can do but let it burn.”
He said conditions are too windy for helicopters to drop water on any fires.
Highways, Interstate closed
Authorities closed Interstate 35 at Exit 55 in Murray County as smoke from grassfires caused hazardous driving conditions.
The fire, north of Turner Falls near Davis, caused the Oklahoma Highway Patrol to close the Interstate in both directions.
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