VIDEO: Crews from multiple area agencies have contained several grass fires around the Texas Panhandle Tuesday.
Potter County
Potter County fire crews responded to a fire in the Tascosa Hills area Tuesday afternoon. Some homes were previously evacuated in the area of Rapstine Circle. Officials said around 4:30 p.m. that residents could return to their homes.
The Randall County Fire Department, Amarillo Fire Department and the Texas A&M Forest Service responded to assist. The Forest Service says the fire burned 30 acres. The fire threatened 10 structures. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service map, this fire has been contained.
Hutchinson County
The Stinnett Volunteer Fire Department says crews contained two fires in the area. One fire was north of town off 207 near the Wells Grain Elevator. The fire burned around 60 acres. Officials say the fire was caused by a bird in the power lines.
The other fire was at FM 2277 east of Stinnett. The fire on East FM 227 caused TxDOT to close that highway near Stinnett. That has since been reopened.
Forward progression has stopped, and crews are in the mop-up phase. The fire burned around 60 acres.
The Stinnett Fire Department says crews will continue to monitor the situation and conduct thorough mop-up operations to prevent any potential flare-ups. Officials say the cause of this fire was due to chains dragging.
โWe appreciate the collaborative efforts of all agencies involved in successfully extinguishing these fires. Community safety remains our top priority, and we will continue to keep everyone informed,โ according to a statement from officials.
