Wildfire — Potter, Texas

2011-02-27 to 2011-02-28 · Potter, Texas

Wider weather episode

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_id 285762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.