Snow falls in areas affected by wildfires in Texas
Smokehouse Creek fire in texasmerging with another fire and heading west across state lines. oklahomaAfter six days, it was only 15 percent contained. Texas A&M Forest Service.
Strong winds and dry conditions are likely to continue into the weekend Monster wildfires, already the largest in state history, are raging.
The fire burned even more 1.1 million acres were destroyed and 500 structures destroyed throughout the Texas Panhandle. Approved by Texas authorities.
The National Weather Service in Amarillo issued a red flag warning for the entire Panhandle from late Saturday morning until late Sunday after Thursday's rain and snow helped firefighters extinguish some of the fires.
There were deaths in the fire At least 2 people.
Joyce Blankenship, 83, Found dead in destroyed Hutchinson County homesaid the official.
A second woman was confirmed Thursday. Cindy Owens – Died from injuries after getting out of the truck and sustaining severe burns.
WATCH: Plane drops flame retardant on Smokehouse Creek fire
A large air tanker dropped moderators on the eastern boundary of the Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County.
andrea cavalierMarch 4, 2024 03:00
Map of fires hitting the Panhandle
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is the largest in state history, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. After six days, it's only 15 percent contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Forecasters say strong winds and low humidity in the Panhandle are creating „significant fire weather conditions“ that could intensify the monster wildfires. The fire also destroyed more than 500 structures.
Here's a map of the fire:
andrea cavalierMarch 3, 2024 23:00
Take a look: Texas rancher raises cattle across fire-scorched landscape
A Texas rancher grazes cattle across a fire-scorched landscape.
andrea cavalierMarch 3, 2024 21:30
WATCH: Horrifying footage of firefighters fighting the largest fire in Texas history
Horrifying footage shows firefighters fighting the biggest fire in Texas history
andrea cavalierMarch 3, 2024 21:00
A cold front will move through the Texas Panhandle on Monday.
A cold front began moving across the Texas Panhandle on Monday amid the largest wildfires in the state's history.
But officials said until then, critical weather conditions for the fire remain.
andrea cavalierMarch 3, 2024 20:40
Will it rain in the Texas Panhandle as wildfires rage?
Rain is possible later in the week, according to a tweet from NWS Amarillo. But it's not a high possibility.
„Although not likely at this time, please be aware of the possibility of rain later this week. We also saw a few thunderstorms, especially from the eastern Panhandle to western Oklahoma.“ Check back for next week's weather updates #phwx #TXwx #OKwx”
andrea cavalierMarch 3, 2024 19:00
Fire weather conditions continue across Texas Panhandle
Fire weather conditions remain in the Panhandle region and extend across West Texas, the Texas Department of Emergency Management tweeted.
A list of helpful prevention tips was also included.
andrea cavalierMarch 3, 2024 18:30
Photos: Destruction of Texas Panhandle fires
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andrea cavalierMarch 3, 2024 18:00
How to help during the Texas Panhandle fires
The Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund was established by the Texas Department of Agriculture to assist farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires.
The program collects and distributes only monetary donations, the foundation said.
andrea cavalierMarch 3, 2024 17:30
Take a look: Planes pump water from lake and dump it on Texas wildfires
According to a tweet posted, a multi-engine air tanker (super scooper) is pumping water from Lake Meredith before responding to the #WindyDeuceFire. Texas A&M Forest Service.
Thirteen aircraft are also working to fight wildfires in Texas.
andrea cavalierMarch 3, 2024 17:00