Texas Panhandle Wildfires
Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle prompt evacuations, power outages, and affect a nuclear weapons facility; Governor issues disaster declaration for 60 counties; facilities affected include Pantex plant; hope for firefighters with cooler temperatures and less wind forecasted
Key Points
- Smokehouse Creek Fire second-largest wildfire in Texas history
- 500,000 acres burned since Monday
- Evacuations ordered in multiple areas
- Pantex plant affected, evacuated most personnel
- Weather conditions feeding the wildfires
- Cooler temperatures, less wind, and possible rain forecasted for Thursday
Pros
- Governor issued disaster declaration for affected counties
- Facility like Pantex plant took precautions and evacuated personnel
- Weather forecast provides hope for firefighters with cooler temperatures and less wind
Cons
- Evacuations ordered in several areas
- Power outages affecting thousands of people
- Homes and structures lost due to wildfires