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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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