Historic Texas Wildfire Claims Lives, Scorches Over 1 Million Acres

February 29, 2024
Historic Texas Wildfire Claims Lives, Scorches Over 1 Million Acres
  • The Smokehouse Creek Fire is the largest wildfire in Texas history, burning over 1 million acres.

  • The wildfire has claimed at least two lives and injured four firefighters, and has extended into Oklahoma as the second-largest in its history.

  • Climate change, manifesting as warmer and drier conditions, is a contributing factor to the severity of the fires.

  • Containment is minimal, with the Smokehouse Creek Fire at 3% and the Moore County fire at 30%.

  • Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster in 60 counties and is mobilizing resources to combat the fires.

  • The National Weather Service forecasts cooler temperatures and rain, which could help in containing the fires.

  • Local officials are assessing damage to homes and wildlife, while urging caution to prevent additional fires.

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