An 83-year-old grandmother from the tiny town of Stinnett, Texas, has been confirmed as the first fatality in the historic Smokehouse Creek fire, part of a massive wildfire outbreak in the Texas Panhandle. This wildfire has now become the largest in Texas history, scorching more than 1 million acres. The extensive damage has left homes destroyed and transformed some areas into what has been described as a 'moonscape'. Authorities have yet to conduct a thorough search for additional victims, indicating the potential for more fatalities. The incident has drawn widespread media coverage as crews continue to battle the blaze.
83-Year-Old Grandmother Dies as Largest Wildfire in Texas History Scorches More Than 1M Acres https://t.co/SXSj4SE2pd
An 83-year-old grandmother died in the massive Smokehouse Creek fire. The wildfire scorching the Texas Panhandle is now the largest in state history. https://t.co/TNtYnTnXGL
83-Year-Old Grandma Dies in Historic Million-Acre Texas Panhandle Wildfire https://t.co/BivBN1e9Nd
Grandmother, 83, identified as first victim of Texas’ massive Smokehouse Creek Fire https://t.co/bkPdxxBGA4 https://t.co/6NpoUFsgCj
Grandmother dead as wildfires scorch Texas, leaving homes destroyed and a 'moonscape' in their wake https://t.co/uVlqJal835
An 83-year-old grandmother from the tiny town of Stinnett was the lone confirmed fatality of the Texas Panhandle wildfires so far. But authorities have yet to make a thorough search for victims and have warned the damage to some communities is extensive. https://t.co/bgwMAcsh8X
83-year-old grandmother killed in Smokehouse Creek fire https://t.co/7pNGB4929n
An 83-year-old grandmother died in the massive Smokehouse Creek fire as crews work to control a wildfire outbreak in Texas. https://t.co/iTJs2naxnu
The first confirmed death of the wildfires is an 83-year-old grandmother https://t.co/j6KLRAQDvk