A number of wildfires are burning across the ABC 7 News viewing area.
Texas Panhandle
Randall County
-Chocolate Chip Fire
The Chocolate Chip Fire started Friday afternoon, about three miles south of Canyon.
It is 3,000 acres and 25% containbed.
The fire is burning on both sides of US-87. The highway is closed from Canyon to FM 1714.
Eastbound FM 1151 is also closed to Rocker K Road.
Residents in Pullman Acres need to prepare to evacuate due to the approaching fires.
A voluntary evacuation was issued for residents near Cemetery Rd, Circle J Rd, and the River Falls Airport area. Residents in these areas are encouraged to evacuate as a precaution and stay alert for further updates.
A temporary shelter is open at Cole Community Center, located at 300 16th St, Canyon, TX
-Hunggate Fire
The Hunggate Fire is 14,300 acres and 40% contained as of 9 a.m.
The Randall County Sheriff’s Office said there is not yet an accurate count of damaged or destroyed structures. Storm Search 7 Storm Chaser Barry Nusz captured video of a BNSF railroad trestle that caught on fire collapsing. ABC 7 News reached out to BNSF to ask what impact will losing the trestle make on rail deliveries and how long it will take to replace.
Potter County
The Shifty Fire has burned more than 5,000 acres in northwest Potter County. It is 100-percent contained.
Hartley County
The Roman Fire in Hartley County is 2,000 acres and 75-percent contained.
Oldham County
The biggest fire in our area is the Line Fire in Oldham County, Texas, and Quay County, New Mexico.
Eastern New Mexico
Quay County
The Line Fire has burned 23,000 acres and is 65-percent contained.
An evacuation order was issued Monday night for Nara Vista. The First Baptist Church in Logan was opened as an emergency shelter.
The Mims Fire in southwest Quay County has burned 2,100 acres.
Oklahoma Panhandle
Cimarron County
There are two fires in Cimarron County, Oklahoma.
The largest is called the State Line Fire. It is burning along the Oklahoma-Kansas state line. It has consumed 600 acres.
A portion of Hwy 287 was closed Thursday night due to the fire.
The second fire was located seven miles southeast of Boise City.
Beaver County
A small wildfire was reported Thursday night, 5 miles east of Turpin.