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Last updated: 2026-05-20 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Texas A&M Forest Service. --- State: Texas --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 13 50 Longitude: 102° 1 01 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Stinky Fire started at approximately 4:24 PM on May 17, 2026, approximately 3.5 miles northeast of Bushland, TX and was initially responded to by local fire departments. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance with aircraft, heavy equipment and firefighters. At 7:00 p.m. that day, Texas A&M Forest Service was released from the fire. On Monday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m., Texas A&M Forest Service was requested back to the fire due to a breach in containment. The fire is currently in joint command between Texas A&M Forest Service and Amarillo Fire Department. Local fire departments on scene of the fire include Idalou, Ralls, Motley County, Floydada, Hale Center, Happy, Hart, Abernathy, Canyon, Buffalo Springs, Roosevelt, Meadow, Denver City, Plainview, Kress, Tuila, Halfway, West Carlisle  and New Deal.Update May 20, 2026 3:00 p.m. - Firefighters continue to patrol and mop-up. Heavy equipment have finished rehabilitating lines and continue to patrol the fire. Roads and neighborhoods are now open.  If you have questions, please contact the Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management.  

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