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Gov. Abbott provides update on efforts to contain Texas wildfires

Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference on Tuesday to provide an update on the efforts to contain the Smokehouse Creek Fire and other wildfires in Texas. (KPRC)

Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference on Tuesday to provide an update on the efforts to contain the Smokehouse Creek Fire and other wildfires in Texas.

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has burned almost 1.1. million acres in the Texas Panhandle. The blaze has burned crops, killed thousands of livestock and destroyed structures.

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The Smokehouse Creek Fire is one of six fires burning in the Panhandle.

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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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