At least 1 dead as large wildfires sweep through the Texas panhandle.
Mandatory Credit:	Greenville Fire-Rescue via CNN Newsource

At least 1 dead as large wildfires sweep through the Texas panhandle.
Mandatory Credit: Greenville Fire-Rescue via CNN Newsource

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Deadly Texas wildfire torches 1 million acres – largest blaze in state history – more infernos rage out of control

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has grown to more than 1 million acres in Texas, making it the largest fire on record in the state – surpassing the East Amarillo Complex fire in 2006. It is just 3% contained, fire officials said Thursday morning.