Texans reeling from wildfires assess catastrophic damages, impact on cattle industry
From residents to ranchers, Texans are grappling with the ongoing devastation stemming from some of the biggest wildfires in the state’s history.
From residents to ranchers, Texans are grappling with the ongoing devastation stemming from some of the biggest wildfires in the state’s history.
On Saturday, fires continued to burn throughout parts of northern Texas, much of which is considered cattle country. The wildfires have destroyed as many as 500 homes and structures, according to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. At least two people have died.
In a Facebook video on the Texas A&M Forest Service’s incident information page, Blue Team Operations Section Chief Mike Brod said his team remained vigilant as red flag warnings from the National Weather Service remained in effect Saturday for the entire Panhandle region.
Multiple vehicles and multiple residences are seen destroyed by the Smokehouse Creek Fire in Canadian, Texas on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.David Erickson / APAccording to the weather service, an increased risk of fire danger in northern Texas remains Saturday due to warm temperatures, very low humidity and strong winds.
“Given the critical weather that’s predicted for today, we do anticipate additional fire activity and we’re prioritizing our suppression efforts on the areas of the highest concern,” Brod said Saturday morning.
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