On the anniversary of Texas' largest wildfire, residents say recovery may take years

By Rachel Osier Lindley

Published March 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM EDT

It's now been one year since the start of the largest wildfire in Texas' history. Residents of hard-hit Canadian, Texas, say the heartbreak lingers on and recovery will take years.

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