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Texas struggles to contain wildfires as wind threatens to further their spread

Strong winds spread flames, leading to town evacuation and firefighting efforts in the Texas Panhandle.
A total of over 1,900 square miles have burned from multiple rural fires fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.
Humanitarian efforts and donations are supporting wildfire victims as firefighters work to contain the devastating blazes.

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The Guardian

Texas town evacuated as firefighters battle state’s biggest ever wildfire

Planes drop fire retardant on blazes that have destroyed up to 500 homes and businesses as weather change may offer some respite

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history

Planes have dropped fire retardant over the northern Texas Panhandle as firefighters are continuing efforts to stamp out the largest wildfire in state history

2 months ago·India

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Associated Press News

Influx of firefighters, cooler weather in Texas Panhandle helps keep wildfires in check

An influx of hundreds of firefighters and more favorable weather conditions are helping authorities in the Texas Panhandle keep the largest wildfire in state history from threatening more homes and

2 months ago·United States

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KIFI

Crews battling massive Texas wildfires get a crucial opportunity to contain flames as cool air and gentler winds arrive Monday

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Firefighters racing to wrangle the largest blaze in Texas history could get their best chance in days to contain the flames as a cold front sweeps into the region Monday where hot air and raging winds have fueled the infernos, reducing entire neighborhoods to rubble and inflicting harrowing injuries upon ranchers’ livestock. The influx of cooler temperatures and subdued winds is expected to arrive Monday morning a…

2 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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CBS News

Texas Panhandle wildfires have burned nearly 1.3 million acres in a week – and it's not over yet

The Smokehouse Creek Fire – Texas' largest wildfire and one of the biggest in U.S. history – has burned nearly 1.1 million acres alone.

2 months ago

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KVIA

Texas struggles to contain wildfires as wind threatens to further their spread

By VALERIE GONZALEZ Associated Press McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Strong winds spread flames and led to a town’s evacuation while airplanes dropped fire retardant over the northern Texas Panhandle in an attempt to stop the largest wildfire in state history. As of Sunday afternoon, the Smokehouse Creek fire was 15% contained and two other fires were at least 60% contained. Authorities have not said what ignited the fires, but strong winds, dry grass and…

2 months ago·Panama City, United States

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