Amarillo's emergency crews are running a major drill to practice for hazmat emergencies. The goal is to ensure they're ready to respond effectively to dangerous spills and protect the community.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
No direct financial impact, but acknowledges the importance of personnel in public safety operations.
The community benefits from the dedicated service of telecommunicators who ensure timely emergency response.
Areas prone to wildfires and potentially the city's budget if prevention measures are costly.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Amarillo Fire Department announced it sent multiple units and personnel to aid in the disaster efforts in South Texas at the request of the State. According to AFD, each deployment spans up to 14 days, and all deploy...
Storage containers and debris burned by the Stinky Fire in Bishop Estates. (Amarillo Tribune photo/ Phoebe Terry) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DSC_8908-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Amar...
The city of Amarillo released a statement in regards to the ongoing landfill fire investigation.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Xcel Energy Electric Outage Map reports that a known electric outage is impacting over 400 customers in the City of Amarillo. Outages occurred between 2 and 4 p.m., affecting approximately 488 customers. Xcel Energy...
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The city is recognizing National Telecommunicators Week to honor the essential work of 911 dispatchers who are the first point of contact in emergencies.
City of Amarillo participating in joint hazmat training exercise NewsChannel 10
Following a recent grass fire, a resident asked about the city's plans to prevent similar incidents, particularly in areas like Wild Horse Lake.
Panhandle winter storm dumps nearly 10 inches; rapid warmup ahead Amarillo Globe-News
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