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The Smokehouse Creek fire grew to nearly 1,700 square miles (4,400 square kilometers). It merged with another fire and is just 3% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
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Environment News: Texas battles historic wildfires as snow covers scorched land in the Panhandle. The Smokehouse Creek fire has grown to nearly 1,700 square miles and is just 3% contained. Firefighters are facing challenges in their efforts to corral the blaze, but the recent snowfall has provided some relief.
US News: Texas battles historic wildfires as snow covers scorched land in the Panhandle. The Smokehouse Creek fire has grown to nearly 1,700 square miles and is just 3% contained. Firefighters are facing challenges in their efforts to corral the blaze, but the recent snowfall has provided some relief.
The Smokehouse Creek fire's explosive growth slowed Thursday as snow fell and winds and temperatures dipped, but it was still untamed and threatening.