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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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Wildfires cause HWY 287/385 to be closed from Colorado to Texas

May 15, 2026Marisa Montoya

Highway 287 and Highway 385 southbound from Springfield, Colorado to the Texas state line is closed due to decreased visibility from wildfires,and other hazerd Read More

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Friday Fires: What is burning and where

May 15, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

A number of wildfires are burning across the ABC 7 News viewing area.Texas PanhandleRandall CountyThe Hunggate Fire in Randall County is 14,000 acres and 30% co Read More

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Severe weather causes grass fires across Tx and Okla. Panhandles, New Mexico

May 15, 2026Leslie Radford,Kristin Rodin,Kaitlin Zamora

Crews are working to contain multiple grass fires across the Panhandles and in New Mexico. Read More

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