Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon, stopped in Fritch on Wednesday to survey fire damage in the area after the Double Diamond wildfire and to speak with community leaders about their concerns.

Thornberry spoke with Sanford-Fritch Independent School District Superintendent Jim McClellan, Fritch Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ronnie Morrison, Steven Pair of American Red Cross Amarillo and Texas A&M Forest Service representatives.

Thornberry called the damage "devastating."

"Certainly, those families whose homes were affected have lost everything," Thornberry said. "It's sad because you did see some folks trying to sift through, basically, the ashes that were left.

"I'm just struck by how many people have pitched in to help deal with the aftermath … that part makes you proud of our area."