Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:18am on 01 Mar 2024,Friday International
The Smokehouse Creek fire, now Texas's largest at 1,700 sq miles, is 3% contained, merging with another blaze. Snow briefly aids firefighters in the scorched Texas Panhandle, slowing the fire's growth. Stinnett, a town of 1,600, faces devastation with melted signs and charred vehicles; one home displays an American flag amid ruins. Resident Dylan Phillips describes the brutal scene. The fire, crossing into Oklahoma, threatens rural areas. Firefighters work to prevent reignition as temperatures and winds are expected to rise. The situation remains critical despite the temporary relief provided by the snowfall.
