Smokehouse Creek Fire: Texas wildfire leaves one dead and dozens of cattle killed as herds desperately flee scorching wildlife - as 850,000 acres of land are engulfed by unrelenting flames

One person has been confirmed dead and dozens of cattle have also been killed as devastating video footage has showed cattle burned to death in the aftermath of wildfires sweeping across Texas. A video shows cattle running away the massive Smokehouse Creek Fire that has burned 850,000 acres since igniting on Monday, making it the second-largest wildfire on record in the Lone Star state. Another clip shows the scattered bodies of cattle that perished due to the flames - spreading at an average rate of 150 football field per minute. Mason Holloway and Hugh Lively look through the remains of a relatives home that was destroyed by the Smokehouse Creek wildfire in Canadian, TexasHugh Lively looks over the remains of his sisters home that was destroyed by the Smokehouse Creek wildfire, in Canadian, TexasA Volkswagen that was destroyed by the Smokehouse Creek wildfire sits near other destroyed vehicles, in Canadian, TexasThe remains of a bicycle sit in front of a house that was destroyed by the Smokehouse Creek wildfire. The Canadian Independent School District cancelled classes on WednesdayA charred vehicle sits in the driveway of a home that was destroyed by the Smokehouse Creek Fire.