A series of large-scale wildfires have been occurring this week in the southern state of Texas in the United States, and have so far destroyed more than 2,000 square kilometers, an area the size of Tokyo.
A series of large-scale wildfires broke out in southern Texas on the 26th, and the fires have spread to the state and neighboring Oklahoma.
On the 27th, Texas Governor Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties in response to the fires, saying, ``Hot, dry conditions with high temperatures and strong winds are expected to continue over the next few days, causing further spread of the wildfires.'' "There is a risk that the danger may increase," he urged residents to be cautious.
It is estimated that more than 2,000 square kilometers, the area of Tokyo, has been destroyed by fire, including the White House.
According to CNN, an 83-year-old woman died in the fire.
A man who lost his home in the fire said, ``The flames spread everywhere. When we came back, there was nothing left. We lost everything.''
Fire authorities are working to extinguish the fire, but the wildfire is spreading further, raising concerns that the damage will expand.