Deadly Texas Wildfires Scorch Over 1 Million Acres – Largest Fire in State History Burns Ranches – Blaze Only 15% Contained
The deadly Texas wildfires have scorched over 1 million acres. Ranches have burned, highways are shut down and thousands have been evacuated.
Massive wildfires engulfed parts of the Texas panhandle this week amid gusty winds and unseasonably warm weather.
As of Thursday, the blaze was only 15% contained.
Fire crossing Hwy 83 again 7 miles south of Canadian. #txwx pic.twitter.com/4bvzaXe4Fd
— Chad Casey (@WxFanaticCC) February 27, 2024
At least two women have died in the fires, the AP reported.
Birdseye view of the Smokehouse Creek fire damage:
I’m flying into Amarillo, Texas to cover the Smokehouse Creek Fire.
