Friday, March 1

Contents:

1. Over 1 Million Acres Burned By Texas Wildfire, Largest in State History

2. Fact of the Day

3. Quote of the Day

4. Word of the Day

The Smokehouse Creek Wildfire has burned over 1 million acres in northern Texas, making it the largest wildfire in state history, and it is being propelled by strong winds into Oklahoma, and the situation could get worse. The Texas Panhandle has been quite dry lately, sparking multiple fires near the large town of Amarillo. Two people are dead after the fires scorched their homes before firefighters could reach the scene, and the largest of them is only 3% contained so far. The Smokehouse Creek fire has burned an immense amount of area and has become the largest fire in the state's history; it continues to burn into Oklahoma as strong winds sweep the fire eastward. Meanwhile, the Windy Deuce Fire has burned an additional 142,000 acres and is 50% contained, the Grape Vine Creek Fire has burned 30,000 acres and is 60% contained, and the Magenta Fire has burned 2,500 acres and is 65% contained. The part of the Smokehouse Creek Fire in Oklahoma is 40% contained, but the entire fire is only 3% contained in total. In total, the fires have burned an area larger than the state of Delaware, with the Smokehouse Creek Fire alone burning an area larger than Rhode Island. Crops, ranches, towns, and cattle in the area have been decimated as the fires scorch everything in their path, and hundreds of firefighters are rushing to the scene by land and air. However, the weather is not helping, as some light rain recently is about to turn into more dry conditions with powerful winds to fuel the fires.

Fact of the Day: The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes bone in the ear-- measuring at just 2-3 millimeters (or 0.1 inches).

Quote of the Day: Confidence comes not from always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong.

(Peter T. McIntyre)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Demean (verb)- To demean someone or something is to cause that person or thing to seem less important or worthy of respect.

In a Sentence: By refusing to condemn the unlawful actions of her supporters, the governor demeaned the office she was elected to hold.