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Fire crews battle brush fire near North Fifth and Hughes

Heard on: Potter TX Fire-Tac Group Calls

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2/9/2026 11:18 AM

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N Hughes St & NW 5th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79107

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Grass fire burns estimated 60 acres off Amarillo Boulevard

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AI Summary

Wildfire reported near N Hughes St & NW 5th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79107 on Feb 9, 2026, 11:18 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple grass, engine, and ladder units responded to a reported brush fire in the area of North Fifth Street and Hughes Street in Amarillo. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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