"Texas Faces Second-Largest Wildfire Disaster, Forces Nuclear Weapon Factory Evacuation"

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A massive wildfire in Texas, named the Smokehouse Creek Fire, has burned 500,000 acres of land, prompting evacuations, power outages, and the temporary closure of the Pantex nuclear weapons facility. Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster in 60 counties, and dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong winds have fueled the blaze. Hundreds of firefighters and first responders are battling the fire, which remains 0% contained. Rain is expected to aid firefighting efforts, while concerns about the fire's impact on agriculture and livestock persist.
Topics:nation#emergency-response#evacuation#natural-disasters#pantex-nuclear-facility#texas#wildfire
- Texas battles second-biggest wildfire disaster in state history BBC.com
- The latest on the rapidly growing Smokehouse Creek Fire in Texas CNN
- Emergency situation prompts Pantex to cease operations KAMR - MyHighPlains.com
- Texas wildfires: Fire grows to second-largest in state history The Associated Press
- Nuclear weapon factory forced to evacuate as Texas wildfires threaten plant The Independent
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