*update* the progression of the fire is beginning to slow. Crews are currently working to "hold it" in the breaks near 136 and 293.

PCFR, Pantex fire, AFD, TXDOT, Fritch fire, Potter Road and bridge graders and city of Amarillo graders are on the scene of a fire that is on both sides of 136 moving south towards Amarillo. 136 is closed due to fire smoke and crews working in the area.

Office of Emergency Mgmt is monitoring the situation now. We’ll keep you updated. If you have a health condition, plz stay inside. If you have DONATIONS, please wait for further instructions. Don’t attempt to take them to scene. We’re working on coordinating for tomorrow.

Multiple reports of black smoke in the city. THERE ARE NO FIRES NEAR AMARILLO AT THIS TIME. Due to wind shift we are getting lots of calls. If you see a fire please report it but if you just smell or see smoke do not call at this time. Our dispatchers are extremely busy.

The Amarillo Fire Department has sent the AMBUS with multiple personnel + Chase Unit & Amarillo Medical Services has sent 5 ambulances to assist in Perryton. Our thoughts & prayers are with those communities affected.

The AFD is working a fire at SE 27th and Ross at a tire shop. Please avoid the area and avoid this intersection for travel today. We have lines across the roads and the entire intersection is shut down. We will likely be there all day.

Sat Oct 1 AFD Civil Service exam for entrance into next Academy in Jan. Civic Center, S Exhibit Hall, Entrance #1/#2 9am Deadline to Register: Wed Sep 28 11:59 pm Starting pay: $46,068 APPLY HERE: careers.amarillo.gov/posting… or contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

AFD is hiring soon! Test: Saturday Oct 1 Civic Center 9am Start salary: 46,068 Application due: Sep 28 Apply now @ careers.amarillo.gov AmarilloFire.com for more info

Please also avoid Western & Paramount. Crews working a rollover in the intersection.

Stay clear of AMA Blvd. & Mississippi - Westbound down to 1 lane. Crews working major car wreck.

Please avoid the area of 16th & Georgia and the frontage road of I-40. 3 alarm fire at old Ambassador hotel. Crews have a good knockdown working now to clear bldg.

Please avoid the area of I-40 & Whitaker up to SE 3rd. Roads closed. Crews working a grass fire. Under control. Putting out hot spots now.

Fire fatality last night. FF’s have worked 3 fires since the weekend started. This is also the 4th fire death in 12 days, all accidental. We hope this is the last of it. Stay safe!

We will be giving an entrance exam Feb 26 at Civic Center 9am. Must be between 18 & 35 with HS Diploma or equivalent. Follow the link to sign up: careers.amarillo.gov Good luck!!!

Are you ready right now? A wildfire could potentially break out today, causing you and your family to evacuate. This could last for days. Do you have a place to go? Will you be warm? Please be prepared.

AFD crews have been working a 2 Alarm fire this morning at an abandoned apartment building downtown. No injuries. Avoid the area of 10th & Jackson today if you can.

AFD called to a fire in 3700 block of SE 14th. 1st arriving unit saw hvy smoke and fire coming from roof of house in rear. FF’s made entry into back of bldg to search for victims. Crews found more fire in attic & extinguished it completely. No injuries. Small dog rescued safely

AFD worked structure fire at a business near SE 3rd & Ross. Crews found active fire in back room full of papers & files. Fire under control and FMO is investigating. 1 FF sent to hospital for heat exhaustion. He’s doing better now.