The Amarillo Fire Department will conduct a prescribed burn on Wednesday.
According to information released, Amarillo Fire officials will conduct the burn on Wednesday at 11am. The burn is being conducted nearly Southeast 34th Avenue and Grand Street.
Officials say the burn is being conducted as a way to limit wildfire dangers. The burn will also help clear the area of dead vegetation and will promote new wildlife areas for birds and other small mammals.
Agencies participating in the burn program include: the Randall County Fire Department, Randall County Sheriff’s Office, Randall County Emergency Services Unit, Potter County Fire Department, Borger Fire Department, Pantex Fire Department, Panhandle Incident Management Team, Texas A&M Forest Service, National Park Service, National Weather Service, City of Amarillo Street Department, Amarillo Emergency Services, and the Amarillo Police Department.
