Half a million hectares have already gone up in smoke, causing two deaths and more than 500 houses have been ravaged by the flames. Texas is on high alert this weekend.
This weekend sees the return of wind and very dry weather, to the point that the fire could spread to the neighboring state of Oklahoma. Residents here celebrate the proclamation of the independence of Texas, which belonged to Mexico until 1836. Normally, it is an opportunity to have a barbecue with neighbors and to see fireworks in the sky. Traditions banned this year due to fires.