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Author(s):
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Year:
2007
Journal:
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 56 (30): 757-760
Abstract:
During March 12-20, 2006, wildfires burned approximately 1 million acres in the Panhandle region of Texas, advancing 45 miles in 9 hours, with dense smoke and flames up to 11 feet. The two largest fires, which together extended into nine counties, resulted from power lines downed by sustained winds of 46 mph and gusts up to 53 mph. The wildfires destroyed more than 89 structures, with losses estimated at $16 million. The fires caused evacuations in eight communities with a total population of 4,072. This report summarizes the circumstances of 12 deaths and describes the five separate incidents caused by the two wildfires that resulted in those deaths.
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Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster
- Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster: Wildfire
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Rural
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United States
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Morbidity/Mortality
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Research Article