RANDALL COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — All mandatory evacuations have been lifted as of 11:30 p.m. per the City of Canyon.
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Evacuations were ordered for parts of Randall County by Randall County Sheriff’s Office and Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management due to multiple wildfires.
As of 9:15 p.m. the Southwind, Cattle Drive, and Rice Road residents who were evacuated can now return to their residences – per the Randall County Sheriff’s Office.
As of 11:10 p.m. The Hunggate Fire in Randall County has burned 14,000 acres and is 30 percent contained.
7:29 P.M. -Evacuate due to wildfire, This order is effective immediately. Follow directions from emergency personnel. Roads may be blocked or congested, so plan your route accordingly – per a Wireless Emergency Alert. Via Watch Duty Evacuation shelter located at Cole Community Center at 300 16th St Canyon, TX
Prepare to evacuate due to wildfire. This order is not effective yet. Wait for notification and follow directions from emergency personnel. Roads may be blocked or congested, so plan your route accordingly – per a Wireless Emergency Alert.
Evacuation shelter located at Cole Community Center at 300 16th St Canyon, TX
7:36 P.M. –AOEM and authorities have issued a local area emergency for Randall County effective until 9:35 P.M.
AOEM has issued the following for Randall County: “Prepare to evacuate due to wildfire. This order is not effective yet. Wait for notification and follow directions from emergency personnel. Roads may be blocked or congested, so plan your route accordingly. Continue to monitor social media. Stay informed via local news or official channels. If evacuated, go to Cole Community Center”
7: 35 P.M. — The fire has burned approximately 8,000 to 9,000 acres – per Air Attack.
Mandatory evacuations are now in place for areas near 13th Ave. (see map below) Residents in the area should leave immediately and follow directions from emergency officials – per the Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Services.
7:29 P.M. via Watch Duty
7:29 P.M. -Evacuate due to wildfire, This order is effective immediately. Follow directions from emergency personnel. Roads may be blocked or congested, so plan your route accordingly – per a Wireless Emergency Alert. Via Watch Duty
7:21 P.M. evacuation orders:
Mandatory evacuations are now in place for areas near 13th Ave in Randall County. Residents in the area should leave immediately and follow directions from emergency officials.
6:56 P.M. evacuation orders:
Area between Hungate Road and FM 1714 and Arnot Road and FM 1705Along FM 1705 and FM 1714, extending north and east to Brown Road, south of County Road 283A mandatory evacuation has been issued for residents in the Chaparral Villas (Canyon area in Randall County) near Brown Road and Cemetery Road due to an active wildfire incident. Per RCSO: “Please be aware that evacuations are currently ongoing in the area between Hungate Road and FM 1714 and Arnot Road and FM 1705. Additional evacuations are taking place along FM 1705 and FM 1714, extending north and east to Brown Road, south of County Road 283.”
Per AOEM: “In addition, residents from Canyon Junior High east to Highway 87 are encouraged to prepare for possible evacuation should conditions change.
Residents in affected areas should gather medications, important documents, pets, and essential items now in case evacuation becomes necessary.
Please avoid the area to allow emergency crews to operate safely and efficiently. Residents should remain alert, monitor trusted local sources for updates, and be prepared to leave quickly if additional evacuation orders are issued.
Evacuation shelter located at Cole Community Center at 300 16th St Canyon, TX.”