Texas Panhandle Engulfed by Historic Wildfire, Over 1.1 Million Acres Burned

The Smokehouse Creek Fire becomes the largest in state history, prompting a disaster declaration for 60 counties.

The Smokehouse Creek Fire, now the largest in Texas history, has engulfed over 1.1 million acres across the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma.
At least one person has died, and thousands of livestock are suspected to have perished in the blaze.
Firefighters are struggling to contain the fire, which is only 3% contained, amid challenging weather conditions.
Recent snowfall offers temporary relief, but dry, hot, and windy conditions expected to return pose a threat of reigniting the fires.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties in response to the wildfires.