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Wildfires burn 1 million acres in Texas, largest in state history
United States
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 5:47 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Deadly wildfires in Texas have burned 1 million acres, described in the headlines as the largest fires in the state's history. The fires are still raging.
SO WHAT?
The scale and ongoing spread of the fires pose a major threat to communities, property and public safety in Texas.
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