Fast-moving wildfires affected the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma, leading to evacuations and major car crashes amidst sandstorm conditions. Reports indicated at least three fatalities in the Amarillo area due to accidents caused by the fires and poor visibility. Gusty winds and dry air fueled the fires across New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and more. Over 100,000 residents lost power, prompting warnings of potential rolling blackouts. Officials are urging evacuations and preparing for additional fire outbreaks as conditions remain critical.
The wildfires were driven by gusty winds and dry air across the region, resulting in evacuations and more than 100,000 people losing power, according to reports.
Emergency workers faced extreme conditions, battling sandstorms while responding to numerous crashes, with sergeant stating they were inundated with calls for assistance.
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