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Stinky Fire Vegetative Debris Removal

Summary

A final $10,640 invoice from Lace Construction closes out phase one of vegetative debris removal, and asbestos testing quotes are out for the remaining piles with a recommendation expected November 23.

At a glance

Total mentions
5
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$10,640 for phase one now, with phase two costs still to be determined.

✅Who benefits

Residents and landowners affected by the fire whose debris is being cleared.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents dealing with prolonged displacement, unhauled debris, and complicated bureaucratic hurdles between city and county jurisdictions.

Mentions & discussions (9)

MeetingNov 9, 2026

Commissioners' Court - Nov 9, 2026

A final $10,640 invoice from Lace Construction closes out phase one of vegetative debris removal, and asbestos testing quotes are out for the remaining piles with a recommendation expected November 23.

MeetingOct 13, 2026approved

Commissioners' Court - Oct 13, 2026

The county selected Lace Construction to clean up vegetative debris piles left in the Stinky Fire disaster area. Work is expected to begin soon and wrap up by early November.

MeetingSep 28, 2026

Commissioners' Court - Sep 28, 2026

County officials reviewed ongoing debris removal efforts following the Stinky Fire, noting 47 remaining piles and planning to clear vegetative waste first to reduce costs.

MeetingJul 27, 2026

Commissioners' Court - Jul 27, 2026

Residents in the Bishop Estates area affected by the Stinky Fire raised concerns about debris removal timelines, heat conditions, and right-of-way rules. The court set a September 1 deadline for debris placement and authorized an RFP to contract cleanup services.

KVIIJul 27, 2026

Potter County sets Sept. 1 deadline for debris removal after Stinky Fire in Bishop Estates

Potter County sets Sept. 1 deadline for debris removal after Stinky Fire in Bishop Estates KVII

Amarillo TribuneJul 14, 2026

Response reports from Potter County Fire-Rescue provide more detail on Stinky fire timeline

Response reports from Potter County Fire-Rescue provide more detail on Stinky fire timeline Amarillo Tribune

MeetingJun 22, 2026

Commissioners' Court - Jun 22, 2026

Residents from Bishop Estates and surrounding wildfire burn areas voiced frustration over debris cleanup, lack of coordination, and communication delays following the Stinky Fire. County officials and disaster relief partners detailed available assistance programs and upcoming deadlines.

Amarillo TribuneMay 20, 2026

Stinky fire destroys 52 homes

According to Max Dunlap, director of the Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management, all evacuation orders for the Stinky fire have been lifted as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The fire is now 85% contained, and Chief Richard Lake of Potter County Fire-Rescue hopes to achieve 95% containment by the end of the day.  The […]

Amarillo TribuneMay 20, 2026

Stinky fire destroys 52 homes

Stinky fire destroys 52 homes Amarillo Tribune

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