Amarillo TX Local News - February 6, 2026

Amarillo TX Local NewsBreaking newsCity of Amarillo officials continue investigating a significant avian flu outbreak after collecting more than 300 dead birds across the area in recent days. As of Feb. 3, no cases of the virus have been reported in humans or other animals within the city, though testing is ongoing. Health officials are urging residents to avoid sick or dead birds as a precaution [1][2][6].Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire at a quad-plex apartment located at 1309 Evergreen Street on Jan. 31. Firefighters encountered heavy fire that had spread to multiple corners of the building and was venting through the roof. No civilian injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross has been contacted to assist displaced residents [10].The Amarillo Fire Department, City of Amarillo, and Saf