Meadow View Fire 2026
Meadow View Fire has burned 1,272 acres, burning 17 miles north of Amarillo.
Latest update
The Meadow View Fire started at approximately 7:30 PM April 6, 2026 and is located approximately 17 miles north of Amarillo, Texas. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to provide assistance in the form of additional firefighters, aircraft and heavy equipment. Texas A&M Forest Service and Potter County Fire Department are in joint command of the fire.
By late Monday, the fire was exhibiting moderate spread with mostly backing and flanking fire with a little bit of running behavior. The fire is burning drainages with rough topography. Firefighters continued work on the fire Tuesday and forward progression of the fire was stopped by evening. Aviation worked primarily on the right flank of the fire in the canyon bottoms. Heavy equipment was used on the left flank of the fire.
Wednesday, 4/8 - 10:30 AM - Firefighters are engaged in mop-up. A motor grader is rehabilitating containment lines. Fire activity is low, very minimal smokes or heat on the fire currently.
The fire is 100% contained as of 7:30 PM, April 8, 2026. This is the final update for this fire.