Fires raging in North Texas have killed at least one person, local media report. Smokehouse Creek fire, an area known for its meadows, was only 3% contained.
The huge blaze, which spread following strong winds and unseasonably hot temperatures, has already burned 344,000 hectares. This week, cities across the United States and Canada recorded record temperatures for February, with some even experiencing summer heat. According to experts, in addition to climate change, the El Nino weather phenomenon is to blame.