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Wednesday, June 27, 2012  A stucture fire was reported near Mc Afee Lane and S. Timbercreek Drive. Shortly thereafter it was reported that fires has spread to the brush and grass nearby.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  A fire that threatened the small Oklahoma Panhandle town of Beaver is now under control.

Monday, January 23, 2012  More than 2,000 acres of park service land was burned over the weekend and investigators believe it to be human-caused.

Saturday, January 21, 2012  Potter County firefighters are battling a grassfire North of the Canadian River

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  An Amarillo man was arrested Monday for deadly conduct and criminal mischief in connection with starting the devastating wildfire from Feb. 27, 2011.

Friday, October 28, 2011  Gov. Mary Fallin says she plans to lift a burn ban in effect for 14 Oklahoma counties early next week.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Update: Fire close to being under control.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  While volunteers from across the state are headed to help with wildfire relief in Central Texas, the Salvation Army of the Texas Panhandle is on standby.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  State officials say more than 1,000 homes have burned in at least 57 wildfires in Texas over the past week.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Two grassfires are burning in Armstrong County.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Fires continue to burn in Eastern New Mexico Tuesday afternoon, thanks to lightning.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Fire crews are busy battling a large blaze 10 miles east of Stinnett.

Saturday, July 02, 2011  Update: The fire is under control and roadways are being reopened.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  It's a prime example of the Panhandle Spirit. Motorists on I-27 extinguished a grass fire Wednesday morning before emergency responders arrived.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Pronews 7 has confirmed that crews are battling a huge grassfire in Carson County.