Canyon Fire Department

05/29/2026

The National Severe Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe WATCH for our area until 10PM. 2 inch hail, wind gusts up to 75 mph are possible with any thunderstorm today. The tornado threat is low, but not zero. Stay tuned to your favorite local news channel for the latest. Be sure and have multiple ways to receive any warnings that might happen.

05/22/2026

The National Severe Storm Prediction Center has issued a SEVERE Thunderstorm Watch for our area until 11 pm tonight. 2 inch hail and wind gusts up to 75 mph are possible with any severe storm tonight. Please stay tuned to your favorite local news station for the latest.

05/20/2026

The Hungate fire is now at 100% containment and has been FMAG approved by Gov. Abbott. Canyon Fire Department extends a big THANK YOU for all the support we've received since the Hungate fire ignited last Thursday! From Departments bringing equipment and manpower, citizen donations of food, water, and snacks, etc., and the members wives and friends that helped out at the station to manage donations and keep us fueled up and ready to return to the line! We were overwhelmed to say the least. CFD has been tasked to create a list of Panhandle Fire Departments that came in to lend a hand during the Hungate and Chocolate Chip fires. Due to the magnitude of these fires, and the large area that they covered, accountability was chaotic in the beginning to say the least. If your Department came in to lend a hand, please comment the Department name below so that we do not leave anyone off the list. If your department is already listed, no need to comment. PFFMA official, would you please forward this request on your social media. Thank you.

05/16/2026

We appreciate the support and kindness that has been shown by the community over the past days with all the donations of food, snacks, water, etc. The Canyon Fire Department cannot accept any further donations at this time as we have literally ran out of space to store them until use. Please consider a monetary donation to: The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle , or the PFFMA official Disaster Relief Fund. These 2 organizations distribute needed funds to Fire Departments throughout the Panhandle to repair and replace equipment damaged during the fires. Once again this community has blown us away with its support!

05/15/2026

REPORT WILDFIRE RELATED DAMAGES
If your home, property, or business in Potter or Randall County was impacted by the recent wildfires, you can help local and state officials better understand the damage by completing the TDEM iSTAT Damage Survey.
This quick, voluntary survey helps paint a clearer picture of how our community was affected.
Why your report matters:
- Helps officials understand where and how damage occurred
- Supports planning for cleanup, repairs, and recovery efforts
- Gives emergency management teams better insight into community needs
How to report:
Submit one survey per impacted address
👉 https://bit.ly/4i7VATH
Important to know:
This survey does not replace filing an insurance claim and does not guarantee individual assistance. It is simply a helpful tool used to assess overall community impacts.
By taking a few minutes to report damages, you’re helping support recovery efforts for Amarillo and surrounding areas. Thank you for helping us take care of our community.

REPORT WILDFIRE RELATED DAMAGES
If your home, property, or business in Potter or Randall County was impacted by the recent wildfires, you can help local and state officials better understand the damage by completing the TDEM iSTAT Damage Survey.

This quick, voluntary survey helps paint a clearer picture of how our community was affected.

Why your report matters:
- Helps officials understand where and how damage occurred
- Supports planning for cleanup, repairs, and recovery efforts
- Gives emergency management teams better insight into community needs

How to report:
Submit one survey per impacted address
👉 https://bit.ly/4i7VATH

Important to know:
This survey does not replace filing an insurance claim and does not guarantee individual assistance. It is simply a helpful tool used to assess overall community impacts.

By taking a few minutes to report damages, you’re helping support recovery efforts for Amarillo and surrounding areas. Thank you for helping us take care of our community.

05/15/2026

Current mandatory evacuations in Randall County.

Update:
May 14, 2026
11:47 p.m.

Please be aware that all evacuation orders have been lifted.

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Current mandatory evacuations in Randall County.
May 14, 2026
8:20 p.m.

05/15/2026

UPDATE 7:21pm
Mandatory evacuations are now in place for areas near 13th Ave in Randall County. Residents in the area should leave immediately and follow directions from emergency officials.

A mandatory evacuation for Chaparral Villas near Brown Road and Cemetery Road has been issued. Evacuation shelter is located at the Cole Community Center at 300 16th Street.

05/14/2026

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for our area until 5 pm. A storm was located over Dawn moving Northeast at at 30 mph. Wind gusts of 60 mph can be expected with this storm. Take shelter indoors away from windows. Remember if you hear it thundering, head indoors.

05/14/2026

The National Severe Storm Prediction Center has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for our area until 10 pm this evening. Nickel sized hail and wind gusts up to 80 mph are possible with any storms. Please stay tuned to your favorite local news station for updates. Stay safe everyone!

05/14/2026

Annual hose pressure testing this evening. All hoses we use are pressure tested each year (at pressures well above their normal use pressure) to verify that they are ready for use. This is another item the FD does to help our ISO rating for the City of Canyon, TX as well as make sure our equipment stands ready for use.