US EditionTexas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures, Gov. Abbott says
- The largest wildfire in Texas Panhandle history destroyed about 500 structures, with potential for more damage assessments, as stated by Gov. Greg Abbott.
- The Smokehouse Creek fire, spanning 1,700 square miles, killed two people, leaving a charred landscape of burnt prairie, livestock, and homes in the Panhandle.
- Texas faces a significant wildfire threat due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions forecasted by the National Weather Service, requiring continued vigilance from communities and firefighters.
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At least two people have died in Texas wildfires. Tens of thousands of cattle are estimated to have died.
Gov. Abbott: Nearly 500 Structures Destroyed by Fires; Need to Find Shelter for Those Who Lost Homes
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said up to 500 structures may have been destroyed by the largest wildfire in state history while in Borger during a Friday news conference. “When you look at the damages that have occurred here—it’s just gone, completely gone. Nothing left but ashes on the ground,” Mr. Abbott said. The Republican governor cautioned that the number of lost properties could rise and that damage assessments were still underway. Mr. Abbott say…
Thousands of cattle perished in the massive Texas wildfire, the second largest wildfire in American history. The fire, which has affected over 1.1 million hectares, melted lighting poles and destroyed houses, the BBC reported.
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