{"id":2188365,"date":"2024-02-29T00:09:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T05:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massive-fire-erupts-in-texas-second-largest-in-state-history\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T00:12:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T05:12:28","slug":"massive-fire-erupts-in-texas-second-largest-in-state-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massive-fire-erupts-in-texas-second-largest-in-state-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas experiences devastating second largest fire in state history"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmassive-fire-erupts-in-texas-second-largest-in-state-history%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2188365&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Massive Fire\u2062 Engulfs Texas Panhandle, Becomes Second Largest in State History<\/h2>\n<p>A devastating fire that erupted on Monday in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas<\/a> Panhandle has rapidly become the second largest fire\u200c ever recorded in the \u200bstate, consuming over\u200b 850,000 acres.<\/p>\n<p>The Smokehouse Creek Fire, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/02\/28\/us\/texas-wildfires-smokehouse-creek-panhandle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York \u200cTimes<\/a>, has tragically claimed the life of \u200dat least one person, decimated numerous homes,\u2062 and caused the loss of livestock across vast ranch\u200b lands.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Greg Abbott has taken swift action, directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management \u200b(DEM) to deploy additional state emergency response resources to combat \u2062the fire.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Abbott: &#8220;We Will Protect Our Fellow Texans&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cAs dangerous wildfires continue to ravage the Texas Panhandle, I have instructed DEM to immediately dispatch \u200dadditional\u2064 resources \u200bto\u2064 ensure the safety of Texans and affected communities,\u201d Abbott stated. \u201cI extend my gratitude to FEMA, our federal partners, for \u200dpromptly approving \u200bTexas&#8217; request\u2063 for grant assistance as we battle these\u2064 perilous wildfires. I urge\u200c Texans in impacted areas to \u200cheed the guidance of local\u2062 officials and first responders, taking\u2064 all necessary precautions to \u2064safeguard your \u200bloved ones. Together with TDEM, local authorities, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/volcanic-activity-marks-new-eruptive-phase-as-iceland-rocked-by-more-than-a-thousand-quakes\/\" title=\"Iceland experiences over a thousand quakes, signaling a new eruptive phase of volcanic activity.\">emergency response personnel<\/a>, we are committed to providing every available resource to protect our fellow Texans.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Governor&#8217;s office has \u200dannounced that the Federal Emergency Management \u2064Agency (FEMA) \u2063has approved\u200b a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) request for \u200bthe fires. This means \u200cthat \u200bthe state will be eligible to receive reimbursement from the federal government for up to 75% of the costs associated with combating the fires.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Abbott emphasized the ongoing threat, stating, \u201cAccording to the Texas A&#038;M Forest Service, the abundance of dry, freeze-cured grasses will continue to fuel the \u2064fire&#8217;s spread today. As we approach the weekend, the\u200c fire conditions will become hotter and drier, increasing the potential for further wildfire activity across the Texas Panhandle. Parts\u2063 of\u200d South Texas and East Texas are also facing heightened wildfire risks due to active burns. Additionally, the Texas A&#038;M Forest Service has \u2063raised the Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to \u2063Level 3 today, \u2064anticipating an escalation in current\u2064 and future wildfire activity over the next few days.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Smokehouse Creek fire continues to\u200d rage in the Texas Panhandle. The fire has now\u2062 spread to 850,000 acres and is currently\u2064 3% contained. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TXwx?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TXwx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FQCEZr7HMV\">pic.twitter.com\/FQCEZr7HMV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WeatherNation (@WeatherNation)\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WeatherNation\/status\/1762991076556546433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the environmental concerns associated with the Smokehouse Creek Fire, particularly in relation to air quality?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  D\u2062 our brave firefighters, we will protect our fellow Texans\u200d and \u200dbring \u200dan end to this\u2062 devastating fire.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The fire, which \u200cis\u200c believed to have been \u200cstarted by a\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/millions-without-power-in-texas-energy-prices-climb\/\" title=\"Millions Without Power In Texas; Energy Prices Climb\">downed power line<\/a> during strong winds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/interstate-10-severed-after-destructive-fire-underneath-los-angeles-section-of-road-no-reopening-date-given\/\" title=\"Interstate 10 Severed After Destructive Fire Underneath Los Angeles Section of Road, No Reopening Date Given\">quickly spread due<\/a> to dry conditions \u200cand gusty winds. Firefighters from across the state have been working tirelessly to contain the blaze, \u200dbut the fire continues to rage on, fueled by \u200bflammable vegetation.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bTexas Panhandle\u200b is known for its wide\u200b open spaces and sprawling ranches, making it susceptible to wildfires. The Smokehouse Creek Fire has\u200d torn through these vast ranch lands, destroying homes, barns, and outbuildings in its path. Livestock\u2062 have also been lost, leaving ranchers\u200b devastated as they struggle to recover from the destruction.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to \u2064the loss of property and life, the fire has also brought about environmental concerns. The immense smoke \u2063and ash produced by \u200dthe fire have led \u200bto poor air quality in \u2062surrounding areas, affecting the health of residents.\u200b \u200bThe Texas Commission on \u2064Environmental Quality has\u200d issued \u200dair quality advisories, urging residents to stay\u2062 indoors and limit their outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<p>Local communities have rallied together to support those affected \u200cby the fire, offering temporary shelter, food, and supplies to displaced residents. Donations and volunteer \u2062efforts have poured in from across the state, \u2064demonstrating the resilience and unity of Texans in times\u2063 of \u200ccrisis.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to bring the fire under control are\u2062 ongoing,\u2063 as firefighters battle the flames day and night.\u200b\u200b The Texas Division\u2062 of \u2064Emergency Management is working in collaboration with local authorities and federal agencies, utilizing all available resources to contain the \u200dfire and protect\u200d affected communities.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200dthe fire\u200b continues to burn, there \u200dis hope that favorable weather conditions and additional resources \u200dwill aid in its\u200c containment. However, the road to\u200b recovery will be \u2062long and challenging for\u2062 the affected communities, as they rebuild their lives and homes in the aftermath of this devastating fire.<\/p>\n<p>The Smokehouse Creek Fire serves as a reminder of the ever-present danger of \u2062wildfires and the importance of preparedness and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-city-bill-would-require-emergency-vehicles-to-use-quieter-sirens\/\" title=\"NYC bill mandates quieter sirens for emergency vehicles.\">prompt emergency response<\/a>. It is a testament to the \u2062bravery and dedication of firefighters and emergency personnel\u200b who risk their lives to protect others.\u2062 Texas will \u2063undoubtedly rise from the ashes\u2064 and rebuild, showing resilience and \u200bstrength in the face \u2063of adversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Texas Panhandle fire has become the state&#8217;s second largest, scorching over 850,000 acres. The Smokehouse Creek Fire has claimed a life, ravaged homes, and decimated livestock. The New York report confirms the devastating impact of this massive blaze<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2188366,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Fire.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2188365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Fire.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2188365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2188365"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2188365\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2188366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2188365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2188365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2188365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}