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Timbercreek home engulfed in flames
Posted: 06.27.2012 at 1:40 PM
Brandon Carpenter

Brandon Carpenter is the Assignment Editor for Pronews 7 and ConnectAmarillo.com

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Fire engulfs a home in the Timbercreek area  / Courtesy Karen Slagle
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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.

Randall County Sheriff deputies closed all gates going in to the gated community. Five homes have been evacuated and one structure has been engulfed in flames.

Red Cross and other disaster vehicles and services are in route to help with evacuations.

 

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