Major grassfire burns near Northwest Amarillo
Amarillo Fire is responding to a major grassfire in the McMasters, West Hastings, Thompson Park area, The smoke is reaching most of the surrounding areas as far south as Amarillo Blvd. Fire Crews, Potter County Sheriff s deputies along with Amarillo Police are detouring traffic in the area.
A view of the fires looking north from Summit Park on W. 11th:
Photo: Michael J. Rivera
Officials: Man wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
VIDEO: Officials: Man wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon By Bailie Myers | December 29, 2020 at 8:12 AM CST - Updated December 29 at 12:15 PM
POTTER COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - A man is wanted by Potter County Sheriffâs office on a charge of aggravated assault.
Officials said 19-year-old Nathaniel Martinez is wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Martinez is described as 5-feet-6-inches tall, weighs 175 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair.
Those with information on his location are asked to call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at (806) 374.4400.
If your anonymous tip leads to his arrest, you could earn a reward of $300.
County, city establish interlocal agreement
Potter County and the city of Amarillo have reached an agreement that would provide city emergency services personnel with an operational backup venue if needed. During its virtual regular meeting, the Potter County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement enabling the Potter County Sheriff s Office to provide the city of Amarillo access and usage of certain facilities under specified circumstances. This is basically just an agreement between us and the city in case something happens to the Simms Building - gas explosion, tornado, whatever, Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas said. This gives them another place to be able to come and be able to run their dispatch center, as well as their EOC.
Amarillo sets up a back-up facility to take 911 calls if any emergency disaster occurs
Amarillo sets-up a back-up facility to take 911 calls if any emergency disaster occurs By Ryan Cross | December 15, 2020 at 6:13 PM CST - Updated December 15 at 6:30 PM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Our 911 dispatchers now have a new back-up location to communicate with our area if any disaster occurs.
The Potter County Sheriff says if communication between the public and 911 is paused for any reason, it is vital to get it up as soon as possible.
“Once you lose communication, such as their dispatch center or their EOC, it really puts a hamper on trying to get things picked up,” said Brian Thomas, sheriff for the Potter County Sheriff’s Office.
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