The summer doesn’t just bring the heat; it brings scorching fires. Amarillo has been inundated with fires since the beginning of summer.
How Many Fires Have Hit Amarillo This Summer?
The Amarillo Fire Department sends out reports after a fire occurs in the city, and since June, they have reported at least 10 structure fires, including homes and buildings.
The 2024 Annual Fire Investigation report found that the Amarillo Fire Marshal’s Office responded to 238 cases, increasing from prior years. The AFMO investigated 55 arson cases, another increase from the previous year. In 2024, the number of fire deaths was 3, which was lower than in previous years, and injuries did increase to 24.
The Amarillo Fire Department’s mission is to protect the community by providing the highest quality of compassionate and professional services. They do exactly this, however, when it comes to our community, our Amarillo Police Department had to step in and remind the citizens of Amarillo not to become looky-loos.
Amarillo PD’s Plea to the Public
We get it… everyone wants to be the next viral cameraman for “Mugshots of Randall County” or “Potter County Mugshots”. But this is a safety issue, and we really need folks to stay clear and let our first responders do their jobs safely and efficiently…