2024-02-29 21:18:14
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A wildfire in northwest Texas, USA, has burned more than seven times the size of Seoul and continues for four days, making it the largest in state history and the second largest in U.S. history.
One fire death was also confirmed.
This is correspondent Wang Jong-myeong in Washington.
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The area damaged by the forest fire that started in northwestern Texas was calculated to be 4,350㎢ as of 10 a.m. on February 29, local time.
It is more than seven times the size of Seoul.
American media reported that it was the largest fire ever to occur in Texas and the second largest wildfire ever to occur in the United States.
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“The largest fire in Texas history continues to burn. This is now one of the largest fires in American history.″
The forest fire has continued for four days, but there is no guarantee when the fire will be extinguished.
The fire is only 3% contained and has spread across state lines into northeastern Oklahoma.
In addition, other wildfires broke out simultaneously in four locations in western Texas.
The death was finally confirmed when an 83-year-old woman was found dead inside the house after failing to escape from the house that was engulfed in a forest fire.
There is only one confirmed death, and the flames are so strong that the authorities cannot dare to directly check the damage site, whether it is human casualties or property damage.
[산불 피해 주민]
″<왜 우는 거니?> I want a house. <집을 원하는 구나? 우리는 다른 집을 구할 거야, 알았지?>″
Although the White House promised full support from the federal government, the wildfire is spreading helplessly.
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″We are also providing firefighting support, including water supply planes, and stand ready to provide additional support as needed.″
While analysis suggests that higher-than-normal temperatures, drought, and strong winds fueled the fire, we must hope that a small amount of snow or rain, less than an inch, will alleviate the fire a little.
This is Wang Jong-myeong from MBC News in Washington.
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