Fires continue in Texas, the largest out of control, destroyed more than 2,000 square miles [12,000 sq km] of forest

“The Pantex plant is functioning normally today, Wednesday, February 28th, and all personnel must report to its positions under specific tours”, the factory manager at X stressed.

Earlier, Texas's Forest Service A&M reported that 25 of the 31 fires that broke out in the state have come under control, but it explained that the largest of them remain out of control and has already destroyed more than 1,200 square miles [2,000 sq km].

Satellite images showed fires spreading near Aramillo, in northern Texas, due to strong winds and extremely high temperatures for the season, the weather service said. The Pantex production factory, located 34km from the city of Amarilo, had earlier announced that it would suspend operations and build a fire barrier to protect its facilities.

“Operations at the Pantex factory have been suspended until a second announcement. All weapons and special materials are secure and are not affected by fire”, the facility management company provided. U.S. nuclear weapons are collected in this factory, special nuclear materials are tested, and strong explosives are produced.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared 60 districts in state disaster on Tuesday, releasing resources to combat fires.

“texts are required to limit activities that could cause fires and take steps to protect themselves”, Abbott said in a statement.

Amarillo weather service advised citizens to stay inside. “Air quality remains moderate in the Armillo area (...) as smoke continues to spread south,” he explained for X. Some cities, up to 100 miles (160 km)) from Amarilo, issued evacuation orders, closed roads and urged citizens to stay indoors or seek shelter in public buildings.