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2024 Texas wildfires
The 2024 Texas wildfires was a series of wildfires that burned throughout the U.S. state of Texas during 2024.
While "fire season" varies every year in Texas, most wildfires occur in between February and April. However, there is an increasing fire danger all year-round. Fire conditions can be exacerbated by drought, strong winds, La Niña, and vegetation growth. Climate change is leading to increased temperatures, lower humidity levels, and drought conditions that are happening more often.
The 2024 Texas wildfires were marked by several major fires, including the Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas panhandle and part of Oklahoma.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire burned an estimated 1,058,482 acres (1,653.878 mi2; 428,352 ha) in Texas and Oklahoma and was completely contained on March 16, becoming the second largest fire in US history dating back to 1988. It started on Monday, February 26, one mile north of Stinnett in Hutchinson County, Texas.
Other fires include the Windy Deuce Fire, which also started on February 26. As of March 3, it has burned 144,206 acres (225.322 mi2; 58,358 ha), including a portion of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, and it is 100% contained.
In addition, the Grape Vine Creek Fire started 9.5 miles south of Lefors in Gray County, Texas on the same day, burning an estimated 34,882 acres (54.503 mi2; 14,116 ha) with 100% containment.
The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), or produced significant structural damage or casualties.
At least two people died as a result of the fires and at least 7,000 cattle have died. Panhandle ranchers and farmers are seeking government assistance to recover from their losses. Volunteer organizations are assisting in the recovery efforts.
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2024 Texas wildfires
The 2024 Texas wildfires was a series of wildfires that burned throughout the U.S. state of Texas during 2024.
While "fire season" varies every year in Texas, most wildfires occur in between February and April. However, there is an increasing fire danger all year-round. Fire conditions can be exacerbated by drought, strong winds, La Niña, and vegetation growth. Climate change is leading to increased temperatures, lower humidity levels, and drought conditions that are happening more often.
The 2024 Texas wildfires were marked by several major fires, including the Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Texas panhandle and part of Oklahoma.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire burned an estimated 1,058,482 acres (1,653.878 mi2; 428,352 ha) in Texas and Oklahoma and was completely contained on March 16, becoming the second largest fire in US history dating back to 1988. It started on Monday, February 26, one mile north of Stinnett in Hutchinson County, Texas.
Other fires include the Windy Deuce Fire, which also started on February 26. As of March 3, it has burned 144,206 acres (225.322 mi2; 58,358 ha), including a portion of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, and it is 100% contained.
In addition, the Grape Vine Creek Fire started 9.5 miles south of Lefors in Gray County, Texas on the same day, burning an estimated 34,882 acres (54.503 mi2; 14,116 ha) with 100% containment.
The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), or produced significant structural damage or casualties.
At least two people died as a result of the fires and at least 7,000 cattle have died. Panhandle ranchers and farmers are seeking government assistance to recover from their losses. Volunteer organizations are assisting in the recovery efforts.