Firefighters Had to Run Out When the Roof Caved In During a Two-Home Blaze in Amarillo
On the afternoon of June 1, 2026, a routine structure fire call in Amarillo, Texas turned into every firefighter’s worst-case scenario. The roof came down while crews were still inside.
No warning. No time to think.
What Happened on Hermosa Drive
At 2:38 PM, Amarillo Fire Department crews were dispatched to 7625 Hermosa Drive after a reported structure fire. When they arrived, smoke was already pushing from the eaves of the house.
Then they spotted smoke coming from the vents of the house right next door, 7627 Hermosa. Two homes. One response. A second alarm was called…