Wildfire grows to 5,000 acres in Texas Panhandle

POTTER COUNTY, Texas — Texans can return to their homes as crews attempt to contain a growing wildfire near Amarillo.

Within an hour, evacuations began as the TAMFS said the burning grass had “high resistance to control.” Winds in the area quickly grew the fire to about 5,000 acres, but crews were able to get the wildfire about 20% contained just before 11 p.m. Residents were then allowed to return home.