Editor's note: All data is current as of 11:50 p.m. Wednesday. There are currently 5 active fires in the Texas Panhandle region, according to the Texas Fire Map. The largest one is Smokehouse ...

A drop in humidity and increased wind speeds have increased fire risks in West Texas Saturday afternoon. Gusts of more than 25 mph could help fire spread quickly.

Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico all have red flag conditions in place amid weather conditions ideal for fire spread.