wildfires

During the chaos of the Ruidoso wildfires, as the village was being evacuated, not everybody there came to help. While there are no stories of looting, there was a burglary.

Happy New Year! Something to keep an eye on to start the year is the chance of wildfire quickly spreading our area.

In the heart of West Texas, dry winds are stirring up more than just dust; wildfire risks are rising, and the reasons are eye-opening.

Multiple food trucks from Amarillo and all over the area come together to feed those affected by the wildfires.

Texas Police Stop Parents' Heroic Attempt to Save Kids From Wildfire!

Due to dry conditions and lack of moisture, wildfires and structure fires burned through the Texas Panhandle.

Hopefully we'll get some moisture in the area soon.

If you have been feeling like our air quality here in Amarillo has been different lately, you are correct.

On most days, I hate the panhandle winds. Today, I absolutely loath it. It blew in with a gift from California, Arizona, New Mexico, and whatever other western state that's on fire.

You might notice smoke and a fire in the north Potter County area but do not worry, it is a scheduled controlled burn.

Now through Monday, March 19th, the Texas Panhandle will have prime conditions to support wildfires.

There is one place the Amarillo Fire Department would like you to refrain from flying drones.