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The fire has destroyed homes, ranches, and businesses, creating a significant humanitarian and economic crisis. Tragically, at least one person has died—an 83-year-old woman whose home was consumed by flames. The wildfire has also forced evacuation orders, particularly north of Amarillo, a city with a population exceeding 200,000.
Of particular concern is the threat to critical infrastructure like the Pantex plant—a nuclear weapons facility—prompting officials to halt operations temporarily and deploy firefighting barriers around sensitive sites. The damage to livestock and property is vast, with social media footage showing cattle fleeing across burned fields and highways.