A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle has become the largest in state history. Authorities say the Smokehouse Creek fire grew Thursday to nearly 1,700 square miles of scorched rural
The Smokehouse Creek fire grew to nearly 1,700 square miles (4,400 square kilometers). It merged with another fire and is just 3% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
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Environment News: Texas battles historic wildfires as snow covers scorched land in the Panhandle. The Smokehouse Creek fire has grown to nearly 1,700 square miles and is just 3% contained. Firefighters are facing challenges in their efforts to corral the blaze, but the recent snowfall has provided some relief.