Wildfire in Potter, Texas

Wildfire February 27, 2011 – February 28, 2011 · Potter, Texas

$10.0M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

The Texas Forest Service reported that the Willow Creek South Complex began four miles north of Amarillo TX in Potter County around 1348 CST and was caused by power equipment being used. The wildfire consumed a measured twenty-four thousand three hundred and ten acres which was mapped using GPS. The wildfire destroyed twenty-nine homes, however no injuries were reported. The wildfire was contained at 1914 CST on March 1 and brought under control on March 3.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 285762. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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