Texas residents are plagued by catastrophic wildfires

The largest fire in Texas history is currently plaguing the state’s residents.

More than half a million hectares have been burned, reports CNN.

Two people have died and scores of homes have been destroyed.

The devastating wildfires in Texas are the largest in the state’s history. At least two people have died, people’s homes have been destroyed and thousands of cattle have died. And yet there is no end in sight.

There are three fires going on, the worst of which is called “Smokehouse creek fire”. Dry air and strong winds are expected during the weekend – which risks spreading the fire further.

What caused the fires is still unclear. However, the unusually warm weather together with dry grass and strong winds are believed to be the reason.

The fire has also spread to the neighboring state of Oklahoma.

“Massive wall of fire”

It was during Tuesday that the fire exploded.

“The wind came due north and created a massive wall of fire,” Texas A&M Forest Service spokesman Adam Turner said Wednesday. according to CNN.

In the town of Fritch, one of the towns hardest hit by the fires, Frank Probst on Tuesday made sure elderly neighbors could escape before evacuating himself – with almost no time to spare.

– Our biggest problem was getting them out first. We were the last ones out, Probst told CNN.

Whole neighborhoods gone

When Probst returned Wednesday, his home was gone, as were entire neighborhoods he passed through on his way to the city of Amarillo, where his family will live until they know what happens next.

Major power outages also affect thousands of homes and businesses after power lines are destroyed.