Texas files lawsuit against utility company over historic wildfire caused by downed power lines
Texas is suing the utility company whose downed power lines sparked the largest wildfire in state history.
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Texas is suing the utility company whose downed power lines sparked the largest wildfire in state history.
In testimony to state lawmakers, Dale Jenkins and his Panhandle peers shared the "hidden cost" of the wildfires.
The state's top emergency manager suggested Texas obtain six aircraft at a cost of at least $50 million.
This comes after a million acres burned in the Texas panhandle. Officials will discuss what happened during the wildfires and suggestions to prevent it from happening again.
83-year-old Joyce Blankenship died when the Smokehouse Creek fire enveloped her neighborhood.
It was the largest and most destructive wildfire in state history.
The Texas Panhandle wildfires have left cattle with "hooves burned off" and many of those that survived are now in need of nebulizer treatments and other care.
At least two people have died and as many as 500 structures have been destroyed.
A fresh wildfire broke out Sunday in the Texas Panhandle.
Abbott received a briefing on the latest status of the wildfires and is speaking about state relief and recovery efforts.
A new lawsuit claims a falling utility pole caused the tragic Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle.
Some 10,000 cattle and other animals will die or have to be euthanized because of the wildfires.
Three firefighters helped an elderly woman escape her home as flames were closing in.
The organization will provide mobile showers and food to nourish the body and soul.
