Jun 22, 2024, 3:42 AM
Jun 19, 2024, 12:00 AM
Wildfire in New Mexico claims one life and forces thousands to evacuate
Tragic
- One person died in a deadly wildfire near Ruidoso, New Mexico.
- Thousands of residents had to flee their homes as the wildfire caused significant damage to hundreds of buildings.
- The governor of New Mexico declared a state of emergency due to the wildfires across the state.
Wildfires in southern New Mexico have led to the death of one person and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The governor declared a state of emergency and deployed National Guard troops to the area as the fires are beyond local control. The South Fork Fire, burning on tribal and US Forest Service land, has ravaged the area with no containment. Residents have been fleeing as emergency crews work to control the fires, which have caused power outages and road closures. The situation remains critical as efforts continue to protect public health and safety.