Area Fire Crews Working To Contain Multiple Wildfires In The Area

4:45pm – The fire near Stinnett has now been contained and drivers are asked to watch for emergency vehicles still on the scene.

 

US 385 southbound is being closed in Hartley County at the State Highway 354 intersection. Northbound may be closed depending on conditions. Avoid travel in this area, if possible.

 

 

 

Area fire Crews are working to contain 4 different wildfires in the panhandle.

Fires have popped up in Stratford, Channing, Skellytown and Clarendon.

Some structures near Channing are reportedly threatened by the fire near that area. 

In Stinnett the fire is in the area of 1300 block South Wilhelm. Structure could be threatened. Watch for responding emergency vehicles. Leave the area if safe to do so.

The US National Weather Service in Amarillo says winds are gusting upwards of 50 to 60 mph across the area.