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Texas Panhandle wildfire burns 14K acres, destroys homes

May 16, 2026Victoria Lopez

Crews continue assessing damage after three homes were reported destroyed. Read More

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Hunggate Fire burns more than 14,000 acres in Randall County

May 16, 2026Jose Alcala

Dirt, ash, and smoke filled the air in Randall County after a large wildfire scorched more than 14,000 acres and destroyed several structures, including three h Read More

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Plane broke apart in mid-air before crash that killed 5 Amarillo residents, NTSB says

May 16, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board indicates a plane carrying five people from Amarillo began breaking apart in midair before cr Read More

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Amarillo Fire Department video shows RR Trestle bridge in Canyon burning

May 16, 2026KAMR - MyHighPlains.com

Amarillo Fire Department video shows RR Trestle bridge in Canyon burning in 5/14/2026 wildfires. Read More

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Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle Trigger Evacuation Orders

May 15, 2026myfoxzone.com

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Wildfire in Randall County spreading rapidly Friday

May 15, 2026, Amarillo Globe-News

The National Weather Service issued a new fire warning Friday, and US 87 was closed. Areas impacted could include I-27 and several communities. Read More

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‘Just have hope and faith’: Residents recount evacuation amid Hungate Fire

May 15, 2026Canion Cavazos

Residents in multiple areas of Randall County left their homes Thursday night as the Hungate fire quickly drew closer to Canyon. Read More

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Wildfire in Randall County spreading rapidly Friday

May 15, 2026Kristina Wood, Amarillo Globe-News

The National Weather Service issued a new fire warning Friday, and US 87 was closed. Areas impacted could include I-27 and several communities. Read More

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WATCH: Train trestle burns as wildfires rage in Texas Panhandle

May 15, 2026Aaron Barker

A train trestle was destroyed by one of the wildfires that have been raging across the Texas Panhandle in recent days. Read More

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Evacuations underway for Circle J Road fire

May 15, 2026Kaitlin Zamora

Crews are working to contain a structure fire in Randall County. Read More

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