The massive Texas wildfire, the second largest in US history, has resulted in the deaths of thousands of cattle.
Texas, known as the nation's largest cattle producer, holds over 85% of its herd in the Panhandle region. With 12 million cattle, as reported by the US Department of Agriculture, the losses are expected to be devastating for individual producers.
The destruction of grasslands for feeding and farm buildings will worsen the situation for Texas officials.
JBS, a beef supplier, has lost over 6,000 cattle. Additionally, they are currently facing a lawsuit from New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The lawsuit accuses JBS of misleading the public regarding a pledge to reduce its climate pollution over the next decade.
Texas officials have also warned that the state's largest-ever fire could potentially intensify over the weekend, as high winds are predicted in the forecast.