After nearly three weeks, the largest wildfire in Texas history is 100% contained.
Firefighters battle the Smokehouse Creek Fire north of Canadian, Texas , Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire ,All state resources have been released and the fire has transitioned back to the local unit," wrote TAMFS.The Smokehouse Creek Fire burned 1,058,482 acres, while the Windy Deuce Fire in Moore County burned 144,045 acres
The two fires, which started Feb. 26, claimed two lives, burned hundreds of homes and killed thousands of cattle. The news comes hours after friends and family celebrated the life of Cindy Owen, an Amarillo woman killed by the Smokehouse Creek Fire. The other victim, 83-year-old Joyce Blankenship, was killed Feb. 28 when her house in Stinnett was destroyed by the Windy Deuce Fire.Xcel Energy said its equipmentthe Smokehouse Creek Fire. But the company does not believe it started the Windy Deuce.
Ten wildfire related lawsuits have been filed. Most point the finger at a wooden power pole Xcel and SPS "failed to properly inspect, maintain, and replace, splintered, and snapped off at its base."Stay Connected
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