Cold Front Delivers Relief for Fire Crews on Ground in Texas Panhandle Wildfires

A cold front that pushed through northern Texas on Monday brought a significant amount of relief to crews fighting the deadly Texas Pandhandle wildfires that have been ravaging this part of the state over the last week.

Here is the latest on the efforts to bring the fires under control as well as a look at how the extreme weather event has impacted the state's cattle industry.

Cold Front Brings Relief to Crews Battling Texas Panhandle Wildfires

The recent wildfires in the Lone Star State have been fueled by unseasonably warm temperatures and high winds. However, the arrival of Monday's cold front for Texas is lending a helping hand to weary crews batting the blazes. The calmer conditions were forecast to last through the day Tuesday, negating the critical fire conditions that have helped the flames to spread.

The Smokehouse Creek Fire is the largest blaze currently burning. As of early Tuesday, the fire had torched over 1 million acres and is only about 15% contained. This blaze has been responsible for at least two fatalities since it got its start on February 26.