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Friday, May 03, 2013  NM to impose fire restrictions for all counties

Monday, April 29, 2013  Local first responders prepare for fire season and potential grassfires as temperatures continue to rise.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  A grassfire west of the Canadian River is well under control, according to authorities.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Amarillo Fire Department offers fire prevention tips.

Monday, December 03, 2012  A grassfire south of Canyon, near Interstate 27, is now contained, according to authorities.

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, May 07, 2012  Fire officials are blaming a problem on a power pole for the fire that grazed about 300 acres of land Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, May 05, 2012  Several area fire department's are working on putting a grass fire out in Deaf Smith County.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Fire officials are helping residents prepare for grassfire dangers.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Seven counties across the Texas Panhandle are now under a burn ban, officials said.

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.

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

Sunday, September 11, 2011  New Mexico State Land Commissioner Ray Powell says no firewood cutting will be allowed on state trust lands because of the risk of wildfires and the cost of the wood program.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  State officials say 2011 will go down as the most expensive wildfire season on record in Texas, and the price tag is still climbing.