Texas fire live updates: Dry weather and strong winds threatened to intensify state’s largest ever wildfire

The Smokehouse Creek fire is the largest in state history, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is just 15 per cent contained after six days, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

High winds and low humidity in the Panhandle are causing “critical fire weather conditions,” and threatening to intensify the monster wildfire, according to forecasters. The fires have also destroyed over 500 structures.

Here’s a map of the fires:

A cold front set to move across the Texas Panhandle on Monday amid the largest wildfire in state’s history.

Officials said until then, however, critical fire weather conditions remain in effect.

Rain could be possible later in the week, according to a NWS Amarillo tweet. But not a high chance.

“Not a high chance at this time, but we will watch the chance for rain later this week. Could even see a few thunderstorms, especially for the eastern Panhandles into western Oklahoma. Check back for updates to the forecast as we go through the coming week #phwx #TXwx #OKwx”

Fire weather conditions remain in the Panhandle and extend across West Texas, the Texas Division of Emergency Management tweeted.

Also included was a list of helpful prevention tips.

A Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund has been created by the Texas Farm Bureau in an effort to help farmers and ranchers who have been affected by the fires.

This program will collect and distribute monetary contributions only, the fund says.

Multi-engine Airtankers (Super Scoopers) scoop water out of Lake Meredith before responding to the #WindyDeuceFire,” according to a tweet posted by Texas A&M Forest Service.

There are also 13 aircraft in Texas working on active wildfires.

Donations of feed and hay continue to be delivered to the Texas panhandle for ranchers in need.

“But it’s more than a round bale or a sack of feed,” the Texas Farm Bureau said in a tweet. “It’s hope and faith rolled up tight along with prayers for a better tomorrow.”