Texas town evacuated as firefighters battle state’s biggest ever wildfire

Firefighters battle flames from the Smokehouse Creek fire on Sunday near Sanford, Texas. An evacuation order was issued for the town’s residents. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Firefighters in Texas are battling strong winds and warm temperatures as they work to stop the largest wildfire in state history.

The large Smokehouse Creek fire was 15% contained and two other fires were 60% contained. Authorities have not said what ignited the fires, but strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm temperatures fed the blazes.