The Smokehouse Creek Fire was a record-breaking wildfire affecting the northeastern Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma that started on February 26, 2024.

The fire affected numerous communities in Hemphill and Roberts counties, including the town of Canadian.

[7] InciWeb records an ignition time of approximately 2:20 p.m. CST, but a heat signature was visible via the GOES-18 weather satellite as early as 12:56 p.m.[1] As the fire spread to the east, it crossed and engulfed northern portions of a stream called Smokehouse Creek, becoming its namesake.

[8][9] The area scorched by the fire grew rapidly to 500,000 acres (780 sq mi; 200,000 ha) within 24 hours of ignition as strong winds fanned the flames eastward.

[15] By 3:00 pm CST, the fire was reported to have burned 1,074,047 acres (1,678 sq mi; 434,651 ha) with only 3% containment.