AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — An abandoned home near downtown Amarillo suffered approximately $25,000 in damage following a fire on Tuesday morning.
The Amarillo Fire Department responded to the blaze at 827 North Van Buren Street shortly after 10 a.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire emanating from the attic, windows and front door of the vacant single-story residence. Due to the intensity of the fire and visible roof collapse hazards, crews adopted a defensive strategy…