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Smokehouse Creek fire updates 

February 27th, 9:00pm

Size: 250,000 acres

Containment: 0%

Cause: Under investigation 

The Smokehouse Creek Fire has spread across multiple counties and multiple spot fires are spreading. Personnel on the fire are continuously planning and adapting to the circumstances. Safety continues to be the top priority for the ongoing operation, for both residents and working personnel. Several crews are working in Canada, TX, and have placed a control line around the town. More equipment is en route to the town of Miami.

High winds, high temperatures, and low humidities all day have caused extreme fire behavior to occur and a rapid rate of spread. Winds were predominantly out of the east until a frontal passage came through causing winds to shift to out of the north. Winds are expected to continue into the night and tomorrow. Fire behavior has shown long-range spotting and high rates of spread.

As of 9:00 February 27th,  shelter-in-place is in effect for Canadian.

There are current highway closures that will continue to change as the fire progresses. Highway 83 is closed in Hemphill County going in both directions. Highways 83 and 23 in Lipscomb County are also closed.