Wildfire grows into one of largest in Texas history as flames menace multiple small towns
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March 1, 2024
CANADIAN, Texas (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 moved with alarming speed and blackened the landscape across a vast stretch of small towns and cattle ranches.
An 83-year-old grandmother from the tiny town of Stinnett was the lone confirmed fatality. However, authorities have yet to make a thorough search for victims and have warned the damage to some communities is extensive.
Known as the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest blaze expanded to more than 1,300 square miles (3,37...
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