Firefighters Contend with Multiple Blazes in Texas Panhandle
"Hungate" Fire in Randall County | 14,000 acres; 30% under control.
"Skittish" Blaze in Potter County | 5,000 acres, 80% under control.
"Roman" Fire in Hartley County | 2,000 acres affected, 65% under control.
"Line" Fire in Quay, Oldham, and Hartley Counties | 23,000 acres; 25% under control.
Correction: Friday, May 15 at 9:40 a.m.
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Randall County Sheriff's Office stated that the community should steer clear of the fire areas in the county as they work to address hot spots and control the fires.
RCSO representatives mentioned that they lack a precise tally of damaged or demolished buildings, with evaluations of the destruction still in progress.
Update: Friday, May 15 at 6:40 a.m.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas A&M Forest Service provided new updates on multiple wildfires in the Texas Panhandle area.
By Friday morning, the McBride Fire in Carson County had burned approximately 2,192 acres and was fully under control.
Meanwhile, ongoing active fires on Friday included the Hungate Fire in Randall County (14,000 acres; 30% contained), the Shifty Fire in Potter County (5,000 acres, 80% contained), the Roman Fire in Hartley County (2,000 acres, 65% contained), and the Line Fire spanning Quay, Oldham, and Hartley counties (23,000 acres; 25% contained).
Update 11:38 p.m.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Office of Emergency Management stated that evacuation orders have been lifted concerning the "Hungate" Fire. Officials mentioned that residents can now return to their homes.
OEM is advising returning residents to be cautious since teams are still overseeing the area.
Update: 11:21 p.m.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The City of Canyon stated there are no confirmed deaths and an unverified count of damaged or destroyed buildings.
The American Red Cross supported individuals displaced by the "Hungate" Fire. The Cole Community Center located at 300 16th Street served as a shelter for evacuees.
Entities that participated in the response to the fire were: the Canyon Fire Department, Canyon Police Department, City of Canyon, Randall County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Emergency Management, Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management, Randall County Fire Department, Randall County Emergency Service Unit, West Texas A&M University Police Department, Department of Public Safety, BSA EMS, Hereford Fire Department, Tulia Fire Department, and Texas A&M Forest Service.
Update: 10:37 p.m.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas A&M Forest Service stated that the fire has scorched approximately 14,000 acres and is 15% under control.
The forward movement of the fire was halted, according to officials.
Update: 9 p.m.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas A&M Forest Service stated that the "Hungate" Fire has scorched approximately 14,000 acres and is currently 10% under control.
Authorities stated they do not have an established count of affected or missing buildings.
Potter and Randall Counties
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas A&M Forest Service stated that the "Hungate" Fire in southwest Randall County has scorched approximately 3,000 acres and remains completely uncontained.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Regional Office of Emergency Management states that several fires are currently spreading throughout Potter County and heading eastward.
Officials stated that by 6:26 p.m., the affected areas are northern Amarillo, I-40, Valley de Oro, and US-287 north of Amarillo.
A fire alert has been issued for Potter County. Authorities mentioned that smoke and flames present a significant danger to people and buildings.
People are urged to take the following actions:
- Be ready to leave immediately if instructed to do so
- Obey the directions of emergency personnel
- Avoid driving into smoke
Update: 7:48 p.m.
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As per reports from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the "Hunggate" fire in Randall County covers 7,000 acres and remains entirely uncontained.
The Randall County Sheriff's Office stated these are the regions subject to a "mandatory evacuation."
Update: 7:30 p.m.
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management reported that mandatory evacuations have been implemented for regions close to 13th Avenue in the county. RCSO urges residents in the affected area to evacuate immediately and comply with instructions from emergency personnel.
Update: 7:06 p.m.
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Amarillo OEM has stated that mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents in theChaparral Villas Canyona section in Randall County close to Brown Road and Cemetery Road because of a current wildfire situation.
Furthermore, inhabitants from Canyon Junior High extending eastward to Highway 87 are advised to get ready for potential relocation if circumstances alter.
Authorities mentioned that the evacuation shelter for Canyon residents is situated at the Cole Community Center.
People living in impacted regions are advised to collect medicines, crucial papers, pets, and necessary supplies immediately in case an evacuation is required.
Stay away from the area to ensure emergency personnel can work safely and effectively.
Update: 7:00 p.m.
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Randall County Sheriff's Office states that evacuations are currently taking place in the region betweenHungate Road and FM 1714 and Arnot Road and FM 1705.
More evacuations are happening along FM 1705 and FM 1714, stretching north and east toward Brown Road, south of County Road 283.
Update: 6:57 p.m.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As per reports from the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire in Randall County is named the "Hunggate" Fire, currently burning 1,000 acres and has not been contained at all.
Update: 6:47 p.m.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, several wildfires are impacting regions within and near Amarillo and Canyon. The NWS advises residents to "have a method for receiving alerts and be ready to leave if instructed by local authorities."
Potential areas affected are: Northern Amarillo, the entire Canyon area, and Umbarger. Authorities have also included Highway 60 west of Canyon and I-27 south of Canyon.
Update: 5:53 p.m.
POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Firefighters are dealing with a blaze in Potter County. Details are scarce.
UPDATE: 5:13 p.m.
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As reported by KAMR Local 4 News teams at the location, the fire is spreading over Buffalo Lake.
Original Story
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to the Randall County Sheriff’s Office, a wildfire is spreading south of Canyon.
As per RCSO, drivers are advised to stay away from the vicinity of Arnot Road and Hungate Road while firefighters are on duty in the area.
Carson County "McBride" Fire, 2,192 acres burned, 100% under control
CARSON COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas A&M Forest Service stated that the fire covered approximately 2,192 acres and is fully under control. Firefighters were noted to be addressing remaining hot spots and inspecting the area's boundaries for any heat sources.
CARSON COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — A fire on the grass was reported in Carson County.
Hartley County "Roman" Fire: 2,000 acres affected, 65% under control.
Update 10:42 p.m.
The Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department stated that it is handling a grass fire in the southwest section of Hartley County.
Update 9:41 p.m.
TxDOT stated that US 54 is now open.
Update 8:26 p.m.
TxDOT stated that U.S. 54 between RM 3290 and the New Mexico border is currently closed. Residents are advised to stay away from this region.
Original Story
HARTLEY COUNTY, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Several fire crews are heading to two separate fires that have been reported in Hartley County, as stated by the Hartley County Volunteer Fire Department.
A fire occurred near HWY 54, west of Dalhart. Another fire was reported to the east of Dalhart on Highway 281 and County Road 38.
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