DEVELOPING: Massive Wildfires Engulf Parts of Texas Panhandle – 60 Counties Under Threat – Evacuations Underway (VIDEO)
Massive wildfires engulfed parts of the Texas panhandle on Tuesday amid gusty winds and unseasonably warm weather.
60 counties are under emergency declaration because of the fires. Evacuations are underway for some residents.
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Additional footage of the wildfires:
Fire crossing Hwy 83 again 7 miles south of Canadian. #txwx pic.twitter.com/4bvzaXe4Fd
— Chad Casey (@WxFanaticCC) February 27, 2024
According to Texas Storm Chasers, winds shifted at 5 pm local time. A cold front is expected to move through the area Tuesday evening.
356PM: Historic wildfire outbreak underway in parts of the Texas Panhandle. North wind shift by 5 PM!
