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Wildfire Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for wildfires. The warning is due to strong winds and low humidity predicted today for all Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.

Wildfire Warning Issued

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a wildfire warning in effect Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. The warning is due to strong winds and low humidity predicted for Thursday. The wildfire warning is in effect for the following counties: Dallam, Sherman, Hansford, Ochiltree, Lipscomb, Hartley, Moore, Hutchinson, Roberts, Hemphill, Oldham, Potter, Carson, Gray, Wheeler, Deaf Smith, Randall, Armstrong, Donley and Collingsworth. Wind gusts are expected to reach 30 mph with higher gusts to develop by noon Thursday. 

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Wildfire Prediction Saves 

Lives

While the wildfires on Sunday February 27, 2011 were devastating, things could have been worse. But thanks to the work of the Texas Forest Service, the advance notice received gave Texas time to send in more people and equipment. Experts have found that a specific combination of wind speed, temperature, relative humidity and plant dryness dictated the wildfire outbreaks. If the conditions weren't right, few fires would start. If they were right, disaster might ensue.


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Fire Damages Mesilla Park

Officials said as of yesterday the Mesilla fire had destroyed twenty-six houses and one business. Amarillo Mayor and two county judges have signed a Declaration of Disaster for Potter and Randall County and the City of Amarillo. 

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121,000 Acres Burn in Wildfire

121,000 acres were burned and several dozen homes were destroyed after a dry, windy day in the Texas Panhandle and West Texas area. 

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Willow Creek Kennel Destroyed

Willow Creek Kennels was destroyed Sunday and many animals sadly perished in the Wildfire that destroyed the kennel. 

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Wildfires Shatter Lives of Many

A wind-driven fire which ignited around 1:20 p.m. near railroad tracks along Willow Creek Drive destroyed many homes. Firefighters estimated 200 families were evacuated from their homes, many with only the clothes on their backs. Authorities won't know the extent of the damage until later today. 

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Wildfire Area Still Off Limits

Two areas heavily damaged by the raging wildfires last night and were still off limits to residents as of early Monday morning. People who live in Mesilla Park, Timbercreek, Palisades and Lake Tanglewood were restricted from entering the areas while firefighters continued to address hotspots and downed utilities.

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Wildfire Destruction

Violent winds fueled wildfires that destroyed homes Sunday in Potter and Randall Counties. Dust and smoke filled the air as firefighters struggled to contain the fire yesterday. The Willow Creek Fire started in the early afternoon as wind gusts peaked near 70 m.p.h. The Southern Fires tore thru Palisades, Timbercreek and Lake Tanglewood according to the Amarillo Emergency Operations Center. The heaviest damage coming in Palisades where 10 to 12 homes were consumed by fire. 

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