Wildfires in Texas, USA

Massive wildfires broke out in the northern state of Texas in the United States this week, covering more than 4,400 square kilometers as of March 3, making it the worst wildfire disaster in the state’s history. Several towns were evacuated and some communities were reduced to ashes. Experts have analyzed the fires as being fueled by extreme drought and strong winds, and the long-term impacts of climate change are once again being hotly debated.