Update: Sunday at 11 p.m.
“Blue Diamond” Fire in Oldham County | 500 acres; 50% contained.
“Hungate” Fire in Randall County | 34,124 acres; 95% contained.
“Stinky” Fire in Potter County | 5 acres; 5% contained.
The New Mexico Forestry Division:
“Line” Fire in Quay County | 30,144 acres; 90% contained
Update: Sunday at 9:10 p.m.
Texas Department of Transportation reports that RM 1061 is now open to traffic.
Update: Sunday at 6:48 p.m.
Texas Department of Transportation reports that RM 1061 is closed at FM 2381 Bushland Road due to an area grassfire.
Update: Sunday at 6:45 p.m.
“Blue Diamond” Fire in Oldham County | 500 acres; 0% contained.
“Hungate” Fire in Randall County | 34,124 acres; 85% contained.
“Stinky” Fire in Potter County | 5 acres; 0% contained.
“Western” Fire in Randall County | 1,137 acres; 100% contained.
“Shifty” Fire in Potter County | 5,277 acres, 100% contained.
“Cherokee” Fire in Briscoe County | 2,500 acres; 100% contained.
“Ox Bow” Fire in Hall County | 1,000 acres; 100% contained.
“Chainey Mountain” Fire in Hall County | 600 acres; 100% contained.
“Roman” Fire in Hartley County | 6,294 acres, 100% contained.
“Line” Fire in Oldham, Hartley Counties | 23,000 acres; 100% contained.
The New Mexico Forestry Division:
“Line” Fire in Quay County | 30,144 acres; 90% contained
Update: Sunday at 6:25 p.m.
Amarillo Fire officials said the fire is contained to the trash pit itself, with less than 5 acres burning.
AFD said crews are patrolling the perimeter for hot spots and embers. APD has blocked off the landfill area.
Update: Sunday at 6:05 p.m.
Oldham County Sheriff’s Office reports that emergency crews are currently responding to the Blue Diamond Fire near the intersection of US 385 and FM 1061.
Officials also reported that FM 1061 from US 385 to the Potter County line will be closed until further notice to allow emergency personnel to respond safely.
Please avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible. We will provide updates as they become available.
Update: Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
The Randall County Sheriff’s Office asks drivers to avoid the area near 15101 Hungate Road while responding agencies work on a grass fire.
Update: Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
The Dumas Fire Department says crews are responding to a grass fire southwest of Dumas and is asking drivers to avoid the area.
At this time, the only confirmed fire near Dumas in that direction is the “Blue Diamond” Fire in Oldham County near Boys Ranch.
Update from Dumas Fire Department: This will be an active fire in Potter County. All units are en route back to Dumas.
Update: Sunday at 5 p.m.
The Texas A&M Forest Service has designated the landfill fire in Potter County as the “Stinky” Fire.
Update: Sunday at 4:50 p.m.
Potter County fire officials are urging residents to evacuate due to a fire at the landfill.
Voluntary evacuations have been recommended for residents in Two Deer Trail, Bishop Estates and Quail Canyon.
Residents who choose to evacuate should leave immediately and follow instructions from emergency personnel. Officials warn that some roads may be blocked or heavily congested, so residents are encouraged to plan alternate routes if necessary.
Update: Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
“Hungate” Fire in Randall County | 34,005 acres; 70% contained.
“Western” Fire in Randall County | 1,137 acres; 100% contained.
“Shifty” Fire in Potter County | 5,277 acres, 100% contained.
“Cherokee” Fire in Briscoe County | 2,500 acres; 100% contained.
“Ox Bow” Fire in Hall County | 1,000 acres; 100% contained.
“Chainey Mountain” Fire in Hall County | 600 acres; 100% contained.
“Roman” Fire in Hartley County | 6,294 acres, 100% contained.
“Line” Fire in Oldham, Hartley Counties | 23,000 acres; 100% contained.
The New Mexico Forestry Division: “Line” Fire in Quay County | 30,144 acres; 90% contained
Update: Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
The Randall County Sheriff’s Office reported that the Chocolate Chip Fire has merged with the Hungate Fire. The combined fire has burned 34,124 acres and is now 85% contained.
Officials are also warning residents about blowing dust and smoke-like conditions caused by burn scars and increasing winds across the area.
“If you see what appears to be smoke in the distance, please confirm there are active flames before reporting a new fire,” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post. “These conditions can make dust clouds resemble smoke columns. We appreciate everyone’s awareness and continued support as crews monitor the area.”
Update: Sunday at 12:00 p.m.
Officials with Palo Duro Canyon State Park announced the park will remain closed Sunday following overnight flare-ups from the Hungate Fire west of the park, along with critical-to-extreme fire weather conditions forecast by the National Weather Service.
Park staff said they will continue contacting visitors with reservations impacted by the closure.
Update: Saturday at 11 p.m.
From the Texas A&M Forest Service:
“Hungate” Fire in Randall County | 34,005 acres; 60% contained.
“Western” Fire in Randall County | 1,137 acres; 100% contained.
“Shifty” Fire in Potter County | 5,277 acres, 100% contained.
“Cherokee” Fire in Briscoe County | 2,500 acres; 100% contained.
“Ox Bow” Fire in Hall County | 1,000 acres; 100% contained.
“Chainey Mountain” Fire in Hall County | 600 acres; 100% contained.
“Roman” Fire in Hartley County | 6,294 acres, 100% contained.
“Line” Fire in Oldham, Hartley Counties | 23,000 acres; 100% contained.
From the New Mexico Forestry Division:
“Line” Fire in Quay County | 30,144 acres; 90% contained
Update: Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
The Texas A&M Forest Service reports the Hunggate Fire in Randall County has grown to an estimated 14,000 acres and is now 50% contained. According to officials, heavy equipment crews continue working along the fire’s flanks while engine crews patrol the area and extinguish hotspots.
Update: Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
After returning to the Chocolate Chip Fire early Saturday morning, the Hereford Fire Department praised the efforts of first responders across the Panhandle.
“The Panhandle comes together like a cookie to fight these fires. Thank you to everyone out there and to our local businesses. If you see a firefighter, thank a firefighter. Pray for rain!”
Update: Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Officials with Palo Duro Canyon State Park announced the park will remain closed Saturday in coordination with local emergency management and law enforcement agencies.
Officials also said visitors who were evacuated Friday will be allowed back into the park Saturday to retrieve their belongings. Guests with upcoming reservations will be contacted as soon as possible with additional information.
Original post:
Fire crews across the Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico continued battling multiple grass fires Saturday as containment efforts improved in several areas. Officials say evacuation orders in Randall County have now been lifted, while firefighters remain focused on strengthening containment lines and monitoring hotspots.
Authorities confirmed that all mandatory evacuations have been lifted, including areas along Cemetery Road east of Highway 87, Circle J Road, Jowell School Road, 1705, Dowlen Road between 1705 and Brown Road, Highway 283, areas southwest of 283 to Pondaseta, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Voluntary evacuations remain in place east of Interstate 27 between Cemetery Road and Hungate. All previously closed roads in Randall County have reopened.
Hungate Fire Grows to 17,300 Acres
The largest blaze in the region, the Hungate Fire in Randall County, expanded after multiple fires merged together. Officials estimate the fire has now burned 17,300 acres and is 40% contained.
Fire crews returned to the scene Saturday morning to continue containment operations, with aerial firefighting resources scheduled to assist later in the day. The Randall County Sheriff’s Office reported that three homes and several outbuildings were destroyed. Damage assessments are still underway.
Chocolate Chip Fire Reaches 10,000 Acres
The Chocolate Chip Fire, burning in southwestern Randall County, has scorched approximately 10,000 acres and is currently 50% contained.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire merged into the Hungate Fire area but is still being tracked separately. Officials requested additional air support as crews continue working to slow the fire’s spread. While forward progression has slowed significantly, firefighters say the fire has not been fully stopped.
Western Fire Near Containment
The Western Fire in Randall County has burned about 1,000 acres and is now 80% contained.
Emergency officials say the fire’s forward movement has mostly stopped, allowing crews to transition into mop-up operations. The fire remains south of the Hungate Fire zone.
Because of ongoing fire activity, Palo Duro Canyon State Park will remain closed again Saturday in coordination with emergency management officials and law enforcement agencies. Visitors who evacuated the park earlier will be allowed to return temporarily to collect belongings.
Roman and Line Fires Merge Near State Line
In Hartley County, crews continue battling the Roman Fire west of Dalhart near the Texas-New Mexico border. The fire has burned roughly 2,000 acres and is 90% contained.
Officials say the Roman Fire merged with the Line Fire, which started south of Nara Visa in Quay County, New Mexico, before crossing into Texas. The Line Fire burned an estimated 10,000 acres and reached 80% containment before merging with the Roman Fire perimeter.
Hall County Fires Continue Burning
Two fires remain active in Hall County.
The Chainey Mountain Fire, burning west of County Road Y and County Road 28 near Childress, has grown to approximately 600 acres and is 50% contained.
Meanwhile, the Ox Bow Fire near FM 657 and Tampico Highway has burned around 2,000 acres and is 40% contained. Fire officials say moderate fire activity continues, with several pockets of heavy fire still burning.
Several Fires Fully Contained
Officials also reported several other fires across the region have been contained, including:
McBride Fire in Carson County — 2,192 acres
Shifty Fire in Potter County — 5,277 acres
Indigo Fire in Oldham County — 50 acres
Cherokee Fire in Briscoe County — 3,222 acres
Baylor Creek Fire in Childress County — 195 acres
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