Texas, in a state of emergency due to the second largest fire in its history. Strong winds, dry grasses and high temperatures have caused more than 340,000 hectares to burn.
The fire is devastating large areas of North Texas and leaving horrendous images in the Panhandle area. In addition to forest area, the flames have consumed houses, devoured cars, burned ranches and killed cattle and have already left the first fatality, an 83-year-old woman from the small town of Stinnett.