Wildfires in Texas by Elliana Zolper
So far right now in Texas, around 1.3 million acres have been burnt to a crisp. This will make it the biggest wildfire that has ever happened in Texas. Buildings, homes, and cattle have been incinerated.
This all started around 2 weeks ago on Sunday when the fire appeared in Smokehouse Creek. The authorities have no idea what started the fire, but they know the reason it grew so much in such a short period was because of the strong winds and the dry grass. Last Monday, the fire risk grew as winds picked up around 15-20 mph.
Already there have been death reports caused by the fire. A truck driver named Cindsy Owen who was 50 miles north from Pampa, Texas, was caught in the fire in Smokehouse Creek on Tuesday. Leaving her truck and starting to run, she died in the blaze trying to escape. Another death was near Hutchinson County, an 83-year-old woman died in her house which she couldn't escape from. Her family said there was no way out of the house for her to leave.
This has been hurting the counties and the people, but most especially the cattle. The fire has spread to the Panhandle where 85% of the cattle population is in Texas. Thousands have already been killed and the workers in the cattle industry are worried that this effect may be everlasting. If the cattle didn't die in the process, they are still affected by loss of hair, their feet coming off, being blind, and being wounded.
One way to help the cause is to donate to any of the GoFundMe that have been set up. Money is being collected for the Texans who lost their homes, belongings, and livestock. Organizations are also helping when it comes to donating clothing, water, and food to the communities in need. Shovels, gloves, and garbage bags are also getting donated for the clean-up.
This all started around 2 weeks ago on Sunday when the fire appeared in Smokehouse Creek. The authorities have no idea what started the fire, but they know the reason it grew so much in such a short period was because of the strong winds and the dry grass. Last Monday, the fire risk grew as winds picked up around 15-20 mph.
Already there have been death reports caused by the fire. A truck driver named Cindsy Owen who was 50 miles north from Pampa, Texas, was caught in the fire in Smokehouse Creek on Tuesday. Leaving her truck and starting to run, she died in the blaze trying to escape. Another death was near Hutchinson County, an 83-year-old woman died in her house which she couldn't escape from. Her family said there was no way out of the house for her to leave.
This has been hurting the counties and the people, but most especially the cattle. The fire has spread to the Panhandle where 85% of the cattle population is in Texas. Thousands have already been killed and the workers in the cattle industry are worried that this effect may be everlasting. If the cattle didn't die in the process, they are still affected by loss of hair, their feet coming off, being blind, and being wounded.
One way to help the cause is to donate to any of the GoFundMe that have been set up. Money is being collected for the Texans who lost their homes, belongings, and livestock. Organizations are also helping when it comes to donating clothing, water, and food to the communities in need. Shovels, gloves, and garbage bags are also getting donated for the clean-up.