Smokehouse Creek Wildfire in the Texas Panhandle

The Smokehouse Creek Wildfire in the Texas Panhandle, now the second-largest fire in U.S. history, claimed the life of a second victim. The fire has consumed over 1.1 million acres and is less than five percent contained. Amarillo resident Cindy Owen died after being surrounded by smoke and fire while driving along a highway.

Smokehouse Creek Wildfire in the Texas Panhandle

The Smokehouse Creek Wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has spread to cover over 500,000 acres, is zero percent contained, and has led to evacuations. It is the second-largest wildfire in Texas history. Governor Greg Abbott has activated the Texas Division of Emergency Management to bring in additional resources to combat the fires.