Here’s the latest on wildfires burning in New Mexico

McBride Fire – RuidosoA wildfire burning near Ruidoso has burned more than 200 homes and has killed two people trying to flee the flames as evacuations were ordered.The fire started on Tuesday near Warrior Drive and Hull Road in Ruidoso. The fire spread very rapidly on Tuesday as strong winds in the area gusted to 80 miles per hour. As the flames spread, hundreds were evacuated from their homes with little notice, taking shelter at the Ruidoso Convention Center.As evacuations were ongoing, an older couple that was unaccounted for by their family were found dead in their home by police and fire officials. Police said the couple was trying to evacuate their Gavilan Canyon home before the home caught fire.Several homes were lost in the McBride, Gavilan Canyon, Fawn Ridge, Homestead Acres and Lower Eagle Creek neighborhoods.Mandatory evacuations remain in place for the following areas: Moon Mountain Area: High Loop, Lupin, Starlight etc. Gavilan Canyon: From Highway 70 to Lower Eagle CreekEast of Hull: McBride, Snowcap, Timberline, Fawn Ridge Homestead Acres/Lower Eagle CreekRancho Ruidoso Valley Estates, Deer Valley, Deer Park, and Alto East of Flute Player.The Ruidoso Convention Center has been setup as a shelter for evacuees. A Type 1 fire team has taken command of the fire and will be working on structure protection and will also work to build containment lines around the fire.Many donations have poured in to help those impacted and evacuated by the McBride Fire. The Village of Ruidoso leaders said they have been overwhelmed with donations of food, water and clothes.Water AdvisoryThe New Mexico Environment Department and New Mexico Department of Health have issued a precautionary water advisory for the following areas of Lincoln County:Canyon Hideaway and EscapeLa Vida BuenaR&R RV ParkThe state environment department says significant damage to the infrastructure caused by the McBride Fire prompted the advisory. State officials say those who get their water from the public water systems listed above should seek alternate sources of water for the protection of public health. The New Mexico Environment Department also recommends those who own a well in the area to take these steps once it is safe to do so:Step 1: Well inspection and repair – check for damage to well components, including electrical systems and remove debris. Step 2: Flush the well until the water runs clear (approximately 30 minutes to one hour) and check water pressure. This may best be done by a well contractor.Step 3: Test your well water for Coliform bacteria including E. coli, nitrate, other contaminants of concern.Step 4: Disinfect your well if water tests positive for bacteria (E. coli) or repairs were done. This may best be done by a well contractor.Hermits Peak FireThe Hermits Peak Fire burning in the Santa Fe National Forest has caused several evacuations started as a prescribed burn. The fire has burned 7,077 acres and is 33% contained. Firefighters are working to establish containment lines as fire growth was smaller on Wednesday. Evacuations are still in effect for the following locations: San Ignacio, County Road A3A, Canoncito and Pendaries VillageThe following areas should be preparing for possible evacuation: Las Tusas, La Canada, Manuelitas, West Sapello, Las Dispensas, Lower Canyon Road in Gallinas Canyon, Upper Rociada, Rociada, Pendaries Valley East, Penasco Blanco, South Carmen, Northern Tierra Monte-Canyon, Big Pine, Canovas Canyon, El Porvenir, Gallinas, Trout Springs, Northeast and Southeast Sapello, Las and Los Alamitos. An evacuation shelter is available at the Old Memorial Middle School gym located at the corner of Legion and Old National in Las Vegas.Smoke from the Hermits Peak Fire may be visible from Gallinas, El Porvenir, San Pablo, Mineral Hill, San Geronimo, Gascon, Pendaries, Rociada, Mora, Ledoux, Las Vegas, and along the I-25 corridor. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.Nogal Canyon FireThe Nogal Canyon Fire burning in Lincoln County started after fallen powerlines sparked the fire. The fire spread rapidly on Tuesday as strong winds moved through the area. Six homes and eight outbuildings have burned in the fire. Firefighters are worked with more favorable weather conditions Thursday, allowing for helicopters to perform bucket drops on the fire. Ground crews are working to establish containment lines and put out hotspots around homes in an effort to make the area safe for residents to return. Due to unsafe fire conditions, all of Nogal Canyon remains in a mandatory evacuation. The following areas are in “set” status for evacuation: Pfingsten Road to Crockett Canyon Trail and Crockett Canyon Trail west to Nogal Canyon Road. Those who have evacuated from the Nogal Canyon fire can go to the shelter set up at Carrizozo Schools.

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McBride Fire – Ruidoso

A wildfire burning near Ruidoso has burned more than 200 homes and has killed two people trying to flee the flames as evacuations were ordered.

The fire started on Tuesday near Warrior Drive and Hull Road in Ruidoso. The fire spread very rapidly on Tuesday as strong winds in the area gusted to 80 miles per hour. As the flames spread, hundreds were evacuated from their homes with little notice, taking shelter at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

As evacuations were ongoing, an older couple that was unaccounted for by their family were found dead in their home by police and fire officials. Police said the couple was trying to evacuate their Gavilan Canyon home before the home caught fire.

Several homes were lost in the McBride, Gavilan Canyon, Fawn Ridge, Homestead Acres and Lower Eagle Creek neighborhoods.

Mandatory evacuations remain in place for the following areas:

Moon Mountain Area: High Loop, Lupin, Starlight etc.
Gavilan Canyon: From Highway 70 to Lower Eagle Creek
East of Hull: McBride, Snowcap, Timberline, Fawn Ridge Homestead Acres/Lower Eagle Creek
Rancho Ruidoso Valley Estates, Deer Valley, Deer Park, and Alto East of Flute Player.

The Ruidoso Convention Center has been setup as a shelter for evacuees.

A Type 1 fire team has taken command of the fire and will be working on structure protection and will also work to build containment lines around the fire.

Many donations have poured in to help those impacted and evacuated by the McBride Fire. The Village of Ruidoso leaders said they have been overwhelmed with donations of food, water and clothes.

Water Advisory

The New Mexico Environment Department and New Mexico Department of Health have issued a precautionary water advisory for the following areas of Lincoln County:

Canyon Hideaway and Escape
La Vida Buena
R&R RV Park

The state environment department says significant damage to the infrastructure caused by the McBride Fire prompted the advisory. State officials say those who get their water from the public water systems listed above should seek alternate sources of water for the protection of public health.

The New Mexico Environment Department also recommends those who own a well in the area to take these steps once it is safe to do so:

Step 1: Well inspection and repair – check for damage to well components, including electrical systems and remove debris.
Step 2: Flush the well until the water runs clear (approximately 30 minutes to one hour) and check water pressure. This may best be done by a well contractor.
Step 3: Test your well water for Coliform bacteria including E. coli, nitrate, other contaminants of concern.
Step 4: Disinfect your well if water tests positive for bacteria (E. coli) or repairs were done. This may best be done by a well contractor.

Hermits Peak Fire

The Hermits Peak Fire burning in the Santa Fe National Forest has caused several evacuations started as a prescribed burn.

The fire has burned 7,077 acres and is 33% contained. Firefighters are working to establish containment lines as fire growth was smaller on Wednesday.

Evacuations are still in effect for the following locations: San Ignacio, County Road A3A, Canoncito and Pendaries Village

The following areas should be preparing for possible evacuation: Las Tusas, La Canada, Manuelitas, West Sapello, Las Dispensas, Lower Canyon Road in Gallinas Canyon, Upper Rociada, Rociada, Pendaries Valley East, Penasco Blanco, South Carmen, Northern Tierra Monte-Canyon, Big Pine, Canovas Canyon, El Porvenir, Gallinas, Trout Springs, Northeast and Southeast Sapello, Las and Los Alamitos.

An evacuation shelter is available at the Old Memorial Middle School gym located at the corner of Legion and Old National in Las Vegas.

Smoke from the Hermits Peak Fire may be visible from Gallinas, El Porvenir, San Pablo, Mineral Hill, San Geronimo, Gascon, Pendaries, Rociada, Mora, Ledoux, Las Vegas, and along the I-25 corridor. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.

Nogal Canyon Fire

The Nogal Canyon Fire burning in Lincoln County started after fallen powerlines sparked the fire.

The fire spread rapidly on Tuesday as strong winds moved through the area. Six homes and eight outbuildings have burned in the fire.

Firefighters are worked with more favorable weather conditions Thursday, allowing for helicopters to perform bucket drops on the fire. Ground crews are working to establish containment lines and put out hotspots around homes in an effort to make the area safe for residents to return.

Due to unsafe fire conditions, all of Nogal Canyon remains in a mandatory evacuation. The following areas are in “set” status for evacuation: Pfingsten Road to Crockett Canyon Trail and Crockett Canyon Trail west to Nogal Canyon Road.

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Those who have evacuated from the Nogal Canyon fire can go to the shelter set up at Carrizozo Schools.

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