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The Smokehouse Creek Fire began at approximately 2:20 p.m. CST on February 26, 2024, around one mile north of Stinnett, Texas by the intersection of County Road 11 and County Road O. [1] The cause of the fire was downed power lines due to a broken utility pole. [7]
A wildfire is seen burning in Lefors, Texas, on February 27, 2024. - KFDA At least 77,135 acres were scorched by 13 wildfires in Texas Monday, according to the forest service.
The south line of the Windy Duece fire just south of Lake Meredith near Fritch, Texas, can be seen from Highway 136 as the fire burns more than 8,000 acres as of Tuesday afternoon.
Fire crews continue containment efforts on the Chalk Mountain Fire, which is the largest in the area at an estimated 6,000 acres as of Wednesday, as well as other fires in the region.
The Bastrop County Complex fire was a conflagration that engulfed parts of Bastrop County, Texas, in September and October 2011.The wildfire was the costliest and most destructive wildfire in Texas history and among the costliest in U.S. history, destroying 1,696 structures and causing an estimated $350 million in insured property damage.
Largest wildfire by acreage of 1997–2007 time period. 2006: 40,200 acres (16,300 ha) Esperanza Fire: California: Arson-caused wildfire that killed 5 firefighters and destroyed 34 homes and 20 outbuildings. 2006: 160,000 acres (65,000 ha) Day Fire: California: 1 residence burned, no casualties. 2007: 564,450 acres (228,420 ha)
A dusting of snow covered a desolate landscape of scorched prairie, dead cattle and burned out homes in the Texas Panhandle on Thursday, giving firefighters brief relief in their desperate efforts ...
Georgetown is a city in Texas and the county seat of Williamson County, Texas, United States. [7] The population was 67,176 at the 2020 census, [4] and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 96,312. [5]