Xcel Energy crews working to restore power to customers affected by “Stinky Fire” northwest of Amarillo

AMARILLO, Texas (May 19, 2026) — Xcel Energy is working closely with the Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management and local first responders to safely restore power as fire crews fight to extinguish the Stinky Fire northwest of Amarillo. This is an ongoing event, so more outages are possible for customers in the area as fire activity continues.

Customers can visit the Outage Map to see estimated restoration times as they become available as crews continue their work.

Customers experiencing outages should check for damage to their mast or customer meter pole, which is the electric service connection to their home or business. If the mast or customer meter pole is damaged and needs to be replaced, an Electrical Inspection Certificate (EIC) is required before service can be restored. View requirements and obtain an Electrical Inspection Certificate here. See the Outage Checklist for more information.

For safety, Xcel Energy asks everyone to stay away from downed or sagging power lines. Always assume an electric line, even one on the ground, is energized and dangerous. Never touch or move a downed power line. Instead, leave the area and report it immediately by calling 1-800-895-1999.

Monday afternoon, in conjunction with emergency managers, Xcel Energy shut off power to Tascosa Hills, Bishop Hills and Bishop Estates as the fire spread and posed an active threat to the community. Power was restored to Tascosa Hills and Bishop Hills Monday night. A portion of Bishop Estates was also re-energized, while most customers remained without power due to the fire.

Xcel Energy knows losing power is difficult, and the company thanks customers for their patience and support of its crews. We are grateful to our local first responders and firefighters for their work to keep our communities safe.

Report an outage or get updates

Customers can help Xcel Energy get a jump on power restoration by reporting outages. To report an outage:

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