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The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle has now burned more than 1 million acres and has claimed the lives of two women.

The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle has now burned more than 1 million acres and has claimed the lives of two women.

CANADIAN, Texas (AP) — A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle became the largest in state history Thursday, growing to nearly 1,700 square miles (4,400 square kilometers) of scorched rural ranchlands and destroyed homes.

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The Smokehouse Creek Fire has merged with another blaze and is 3 contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle has become the largest in state history. Authorities say the Smokehouse Creek fire grew Thursday to nearly 1,700 square miles of scorched rural

Firefighters have made little progress in stopping the flames, and the weekend promises high temperatures and gusts of wind.

The Smokehouse Creek fire's explosive growth slowed Thursday as snow fell and winds and temperatures dipped.

A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle has become the largest in state history. Authorities say the Smokehouse Creek fire grew Thursday to nearly 1,700 square miles of scorched rural

A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle has become the largest in state history