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Wildfires In Texas Ravage Over 850,000 Acres

29 Feb 2024

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Wildfires raged across North Texas, killing at least one person and destroying property

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The Smokehouse Creek Fire is the largest in the state's history, burning 850,000 acres

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An 83-year-old woman died in the fire, and 20 structures were destroyed in Stinnett

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The fire spread quickly due to high winds and warm temperatures

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Another fire in the town of Canadian burned several homes but caused no major injuries

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Cool temperatures and weak winds are expected, which may help firefighters

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Borger town opened a shelter for displaced residents, and Fritch evacuated residents

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster for 60 counties

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President Joe Biden, meanwhile, was receiving updates on the incident, and the White House was in contact with frontline staff

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Amarillo City experienced serious air quality issues as winds pushed smoke into the area

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