<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1RLDKH_18kHhFti00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1RLDKH_18kHhFti00" width="1200" height="600" ><p>AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Multiple agencies are working to contain fires that have broken out in eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle.</p><h2>Wheeler County, Texas</h2><p>Crews are working to contain a fire near the McLean airport in Wheeler County.</p><p>Officials say the McLean Fire Department, Shamrock Fire Department, and Wheeler Fire Department are responding to assist with containment efforts.</p><p>According to the Texas Forest Service, 10 acres have been consumed and it is 65% contained as of 7:49 p.m.</p><h2>Oldham County, Texas</h2><p>The Texas A&amp;M Forest Service is reporting a fire in Oldham County near US 385 south of Ranch-to-Market Road 1061.</p><p>Forward progression has stopped. </p><p>As of 8:10 p.m., the forest service map shows that fire is about 58 acres and 90% contained. </p><h2>Amarillo</h2><p>In Amarillo, crews are working to contain a fire near the area of Amarillo Boulevard and Hughes. </p><h2>Quay County, New Mexico</h2><p>Authorities are working to contain a fire near I-40 mile marker 352 north of San Jon, New Mexico. </p><p>Approximately 2,500 acres burned according to the New Mexico Forestry Service. The Quay County Fire Department said three structures were lost; two were abandoned homes and one was a working barn. </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNMForestryDivision%2Fposts%2Fpfbid027XadXaooYKEqgUTpccAQcDhrCcs4d7JKJB2L7ehKT9d7gKpYtNq5C72qNo8118UXl" style="width:100%; height:100%; position:relative; border:none; overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div><p>Twelve departments from New Mexico and Texas aided in controlling the fire. </p><p>The Quay County Fire Department suspects a truck tire had blown and created a spark that started the fire since it was so close to I-40, but the fire is still under investigation. </p><p>Tonight, crews will monitor the fire line to make sure it doesn’t reignite. </p></div></body>

Multiple Wildfires Under Control in New Mexico and Texas Panhandle

AMARILLO, Texas - Multiple agencies are working to contain wildfires that have erupted across eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. In Wheeler County, Texas, a fire near the McLean airport has consumed 10 acres and is 65% contained. In Oldham County, Texas, a fire covering approximately 58 acres is 90% contained. In Amarillo, crews are tackling a fire near Amarillo Boulevard and Hughes. In Quay County, New Mexico, a fire has burned through 2,500 acres, destroying three structures, including two abandoned homes and a working barn. Twelve departments from both states assisted in controlling the blaze, which is suspected to have been sparked by a blown tire on Interstate 40. Crews will continue to monitor the fire lines to prevent reignition.

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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Multiple agencies are working to contain fires that have broken out in eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. Crews are working to contain a fire near the McLean airport in Wheeler County. Officials say the McLean Fire Department, Shamrock Fire Department, and Wheeler Fire Department...

Many fires under control in New Mexico, Texas Panhandle

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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Multiple agencies are working to contain fires that have broken out in eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. Crews are worki

Many fires under control in New Mexico, Texas Panhandle

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