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Texans in the Panhandle recall towering smoke and darkened skies as wildfires crept near their towns

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Texans in the Panhandle recall towering smoke and darkened skies as wildfires crept near their towns

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. MIAMI, Texas — As Roberts County Judge Mitchell Locke worked to make sure everyone evacuated safely from the spreading fires threatening his town, he and two other officials decided to stay put. “We were talking about who was going to be the last man to go down with the ship,” Locke said. “Once…

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With Texas' largest ever wildfire already blazing, Central Texas slated to see a heavy fire season, according to officials

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With Texas' largest ever wildfire already blazing, Central Texas slated to see a heavy fire season, according to officials

The Austin area is no stranger to wildfires and local fire officials say the time to prepare for fire season is now. AUSTIN, Texas — As wildfires continue to rage across West Texas and in the Texas Panhandle, locals are looking ahead to what could be a rough wildfire season. The Austin area is no stranger to wildfires, and local fire officials say the time to prepare for fire season is now. Dry trees, brush…

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Panhandle wildfire rages through more than 1 million acres, becoming the largest in Texas history

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Panhandle wildfire rages through more than 1 million acres, becoming the largest in Texas history

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Panhandle fires burned through more than 1.1 million acres of land on Thursday, becoming the largest wildfire event in Texas history, according to Texas A&M Forest Service. The Smoke Creek fire alone, which broke out Monday afternoon in Hutchinson County, has surpassed the million acreage mark. It is already larger than the…

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Wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state history

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Wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle has grown to the largest in state history

Firefighters have made little progress corralling it – containment was at just 3% Thursday morning. CANADIAN, Texas — The explosive growth of the second-largest wildfire in Texas history slowed as winds and temperatures dipped but the massive blaze was still untamed and threatening more death and destruction. The Smokehouse Fire is the largest of several major fires burning in the rural Panhandle section of the state. It has charred 1,300 square miles and crossed into…

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Thousands of cattle have died in massive wildfire in Texas Panhandle, agriculture officials say

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Thousands of cattle have died in massive wildfire in Texas Panhandle, agriculture officials say

According to a CNN report, about 86% of the state’s cattle industry is in the Panhandle. STINNETT, Texas — Thousands of cattle have been killed as the second-largest wildfire in Texas history continues to burn in the Panhandle, according to a report from CNN. A majority of the state’s cattle are on the Panhandle ranches. According to a report from CNN’s Gloria Pazmino, about 86% of the state’s cattle industry is in this area. “We’re…

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Firefighters seek to corral massive Texas wildfires before weekend of higher temperatures and winds

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Firefighters seek to corral massive Texas wildfires before weekend of higher temperatures and winds

Firefighters have made little progress corralling it – containment was at just 3% Thursday morning. CANADIAN, Texas — The explosive growth of the second-largest wildfire in Texas history slowed as winds and temperatures dipped but the massive blaze was still untamed and threatening more death and destruction. The Smokehouse Fire is the largest of several major fires burning in the rural Panhandle section of the state. It has charred 1,300 square miles and crossed into…

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Massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle just at 3% containment, emergency officials say

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Massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle just at 3% containment, emergency officials say

Firefighters have made little progress corralling it – containment was at just 3% Thursday morning. CANADIAN, Texas — The explosive growth of the second-largest wildfire in Texas history slowed as winds and temperatures dipped but the massive blaze was still untamed and threatening more death and destruction. The Smokehouse Fire is the largest of several major fires burning in the rural Panhandle section of the state. It has charred 1,300 square miles and crossed into…

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Historic $180M Texas ranch 80% burned by wildfires, owners say

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Historic $180M Texas ranch 80% burned by wildfires, owners say

The Turkey Track Ranch owners estimated that 80% of their pastures, plains and creek bottom vegetation has been burned by fire. CANADIAN, Texas — An historic Texas ranch that’s currently up for sale for $180 million was among those badly burned by the sprawling wildfires in the Panhandle. The owners of the Turkey Track Ranch said they were “heartbroken by this devastating fire,” both on their property and the surrounding areas, according to a statement…

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Historic $180M Texas ranch 80% burned by wildfires, owners say

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Historic $180M Texas ranch 80% burned by wildfires, owners say

The Turkey Track Ranch owners estimated that 80% of their pastures, plains and creek bottom vegetation has been burned by fire. CANADIAN, Texas — An historic Texas ranch that’s currently up for sale for $180 million was among those badly burned by the sprawling wildfires in the Panhandle. The owners of the Turkey Track Ranch said they were “heartbroken by this devastating fire,” both on their property and the surrounding areas, according to a statement…

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Live updates: A record-setting wildfire is burning through the Panhandle

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Live updates: A record-setting wildfire is burning through the Panhandle

Posted February 28, 2024 at 4:01 PM CST The outbreak of wildfires in the Panhandle prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration Wednesday for 60 counties in the area. The state has also activated the Texas Department of Emergency Management to initiate increased firefighting response resources. Abbott’s office announced the state was deploying additional resources to aid in the local response, including six air tankers that deploy water or fire-retardant materials to affected…

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High fire danger for Central Texas amidst impacts from ongoing wildfires in the Texas Panhandle

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High fire danger for Central Texas amidst impacts from ongoing wildfires in the Texas Panhandle

Outdoor burning is discouraged as blustery, dry weather affects drought-stricken areas. AUSTIN, Texas — A strong cold front moved through the Austin area early Wednesday, causing a major boost in wind flow and dry conditions. These are two major ingredients in the potential for wildfires, along with the ongoing drought for the western portions of Central Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service promoted portions of Travis, Williamson, Burnet, and Hays counties to a high risk…

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High fire danger remains for parts of Central Texas as massive wildfire in Texas Panhandle burns

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High fire danger remains for parts of Central Texas as massive wildfire in Texas Panhandle burns

Outdoor burning is discouraged as blustery, dry weather affects drought-stricken areas. AUSTIN, Texas — A strong cold front moved through the Austin area early Wednesday, causing a major boost in wind flow and dry conditions. These are two major ingredients in the potential for wildfires, along with the ongoing drought for the western portions of Central Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service promoted portions of Travis, Williamson, Burnet, and Hays counties to a high risk…

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Wildfire grows into 2nd-largest in Texas history, briefly shuts down nuclear weapons facility

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Wildfire grows into 2nd-largest in Texas history, briefly shuts down nuclear weapons facility

The sprawling blaze was part of a cluster of fires that burned out of control and threatened rural towns. (AP) — A cluster of wildfires scorched the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday, including a blaze that grew into one of the largest in state history, as flames blackened the landscape across a vast stretch of small towns and cattle ranches. Authorities warned that the damage to communities on the high plains could be extensive. The largest…

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Texas firefighters battling massive Panhandle wildfires, including second largest in state’s history

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Texas firefighters battling massive Panhandle wildfires, including second largest in state’s history

click to enlarge Screenshot from Texas A&M Forest Service video Wildfires have erupted in the Texas Panhandle this week. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LUBBOCK — Firefighters are still working to extinguish five raging wildfires in the Texas Panhandle that have already collectively burned nearly 575,000 acres, an amount of land that’s roughly 40% larger than Houston, the…

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