What's Happening In Texas ? Wildfires are spreading across the Texas Panhandle, forcing evacuations, threatening towns and cutting off power to thousands of homes and businesses. A fire at Smokehouse Creek, north of Amarillo, has burned through 500,000 acres and is zero percent contained. It has quickly become the second-largest wildfire in Texas history. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties and urged Texans "to limit activities that could create sparks and take precautions to keep their loved ones safe." Strong winds, unseasonably high temperatures and dry grass are fueling the fires, although rain could arrive tomorrow. source : https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/texas-wildfires-live-updates-huge-blaze-covers-300000-acres-forcing-ev-rcna140850