"Texas Wildfire Crews Seize Opportunity to Contain Record-Setting Blazes Amid Cooler Conditions"

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"Texas Wildfire Crews Seize Opportunity to Contain Record-Setting Blazes Amid Cooler Conditions"
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Firefighters battling the massive Texas wildfires are expected to get a crucial opportunity to contain the flames as cooler temperatures and gentler winds arrive on Monday. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, which has burned over 1 million acres and killed at least two people, is only 15% contained. Several other fires are also burning in the region, causing significant devastation to homes, livestock, and ranches. The loss of beef cattle could impact the nation's supply, and efforts to assist wildfire victims are underway through fundraisers and charities. The wildfires have brought unprecedented destruction and devastation to the Texas Panhandle, with numerous families losing their homes and belongings.

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