Texas tornado kills at least one person as wildfires still rage in parts of Georgia
Summary
A powerful tornado in northern Texas killed one person and damaged many homes. At the same time, wildfires in southeastern Georgia have destroyed over 120 homes and burned tens of thousands of acres, fueled by drought and human-related causes.Key Facts
- The Texas tornado struck Wise County around 10 p.m. causing major damage and one confirmed death.
- Six people were treated for injuries related to the Texas storm, and at least 20 families lost their homes.
- Recent severe weather in the central US included more than 30 tornadoes and widespread hail reports.
- A tornado in northern Oklahoma injured 10 people and damaged about 40 homes, with no deaths reported.
- Forecasters warn of continued storms with risks of tornadoes, large hail, and strong winds across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri.
- In Georgia, two large wildfires have burned a total of over 52,000 acres and destroyed 120 homes.
- The Highway 82 fire in Georgia was caused by a foil balloon hitting power lines and is only 7% contained.
- The Pineland Road fire near the Georgia-Florida border started by sparks from welding and is 10% contained.
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