Fire Warning Issued for Oldham County as Wildfire Threatens Boys Ranch
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Oldham County Emergency Management has issued an immediate Fire Warning for the Boys Ranch area due to a dangerous wildfire threatening life and property.
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- Record type
- Fire Warning
- Affected area
- Oldham County, Texas
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NOAA
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Oldham County, Texas.
Alert Details
A Fire Warning has been issued by Oldham County Emergency Management and the PRPC in Amarillo, TX. This alert is classified as an immediate threat to life and property due to observed wildfire conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the area of Boys Ranch and Tascosa Road in Oldham County. The fire is located approximately 22 miles northeast of Vega.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area must be prepared to evacuate quickly if requested by local officials. Smoke and fire present a direct threat to life and property. Monitor local communication channels for official evacuation orders.
Expected Conditions
A dangerous wildfire is currently active over Boys Ranch. Conditions include heavy smoke and active fire spread, creating hazardous environments for residents and property in the vicinity of Tascosa Road.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 1:41 PM EDT on March 11, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 2:11 PM EDT on March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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