The grass fire that started at the Oldham-Hartley-Moore County line Tuesday spread toward Potter County overnight after the winds shifted, prompting road closures and evacuations.
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the Yellow Fire was an estimated 8,500 acres at 9:20 a.m. and 30% contained. It was located northwest of Amarillo. A fire warning had originally been issued for north of Boys Ranch at 6:16 a.m. but expired. Another fire warning was issued at 12:22 p.m., per a request from the Oldham County Emergency Management, for northwestern Oldham County.
The warning said the dangerous wildfire was located over Boys Ranch, or 22 miles northeast of Vega, moving rapidly southward at 3 to 5 mph. Areas impacted include parts of Oldham County including Boys Ranch and Tascosa Road, where smoke and fire will present a threat to life and property. People were advised to be prepared to evacuate and follow all safety instructions from local officials, and also to not drive into smoke. An evacuation in Boys Ranch was also ongoing, per officials…