Deadly Texas wildfire engulfs Panhandle killing at least two as largest blaze in state history

A massive wildfire continued to burn through the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday (February 28), forcing widespread evacuations and triggering power outages as firefighters struggled to contain the flames. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, now the largest among multiple wildfires in northern Texas, has rapidly expanded since igniting on Monday (February 26) afternoon, exacerbated by red-flag conditions indicating extreme fire behavior. As of Wednesday, the fire has burned 500,000 acres, which is now the largest in Texas history according to local media. The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Becom