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Panhandle Wildfires

Texas Panhandle wildfires: What you need to know about the blazes, damage and recovery

The full scope of damage still isn’t known, but some Panhandle residents have returned home. Firefighters continue battling the infernos.

Trees stand burned from the Smokehouse Creek fire on Sunday, March. 3, 2024, in Hemphill Co.

Smokehouse Creek Fire 44% contained; elevated fire conditions expected Wednesday afternoon

Volunteer fire chief who helped fight wildfires dies

Panhandle ranchers and farmers seek aid to rebuild

Canadian residents return home to begin assessing the damage

Groups taking donations, organizing volunteers for recovery efforts

Cause of largest wildfire still under investigation

Wildfires threaten Texas’ agriculture economy

Record winter heat, dry air helped drive Panhandle fire risk


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