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Monday, January 07, 2013  Firefighters controlled the blaze that occurred at a house in the 2800 block of Brooke Street at approximately 3:00 p.m. after a fire ignited inside the house that firefighters responded to yesterday.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Amarillo Fire Department responded to the 900 block of South Van Buren for a fire that sparked in the lower level of the Amarillo Globe News building.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  At approximately 7p.m., Christmas Day firefighters responded to a house fire in the 2700 block of Virginia Circle.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Amarillo Fire Department was dispatched early Wednesday morning to a structure fire in Amarillo.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  UPDATE: The fire is now under control.

Friday, July 29, 2011  Potter County officials are now searching for information on several grassfires that were set intentionally by using fireworks in North Amarillo.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  In the last few days, there have been reports some fires were set deliberately, according to the Amarillo Fire Marshall's Office.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  It's a heartbreaking sight for anyone to see, but for some unfortunate neighbors or ours, they returned home to find nothing. All that's left are piles of smoking rubble, chimneys standing along, and shells of cars.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Charges have been filed against two men who are being connected to a fire that severely damaged a Church bus on April 5.

Saturday, April 09, 2011  Weather conditions are fueling fires across the panhandle.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  One organization got a call from a homeowner who lost his home in the Palisades wildfire, and needed funding to help rebuild his home.

Friday, March 25, 2011  One organization, Acts Community, is helping victims who lost their homes.

Friday, March 04, 2011  One Amarillo church asked its congregation to help out the victims of the fires and now its halls are full with donations.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Residents in Potter County are now allowed back into their homes.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Timbercreek, Palisades, & Tanglewood residents are still restricted from entering the area.