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Influx of firefighters, cooler weather in Texas Panhandle helps keep wildfires in check

Mar. 04, 2024 13:46 PM EST

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — An influx of hundreds of firefighters and more favorable weather conditions on Monday helped authorities in the Texas Panhandle keep the largest wildfire in state history from threatening more homes and communities, fire officials said. Strong winds spread...

Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history

Mar. 03, 2024 20:27 PM EST

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Planes dropped fire retardant over the Texas Panhandle on Sunday and a small community was ordered to evacuate as firefighters kept up efforts to stamp out the largest wildfire in state history while contending with new blazes. Strong winds spread the flames...