‘The sky was on fire’: New Mexico villagers flee fast-moving wildfires

Residents of Ruidoso had no time to grab belongings as 500 structures said to be lost with two blazes at 0% containmentTwo fast-moving fires forced panicked evacuations and consumed hundreds of buildings in New Mexico, as firefighters struggled to bring the blazes under control on Tuesday.On Monday evening, after the fires broke out, plumes of crimson-colored smoke had curled over the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico, and officials issued an urgent warning around 7pm: “GO NOW: Do not attempt to gather belongings or protect your home. Evacuate immediately.” Continue reading...

Jun 19, 2024 - 07:30
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‘The sky was on fire’: New Mexico villagers flee fast-moving wildfires

Residents of Ruidoso had no time to grab belongings as 500 structures said to be lost with two blazes at 0% containment

Two fast-moving fires forced panicked evacuations and consumed hundreds of buildings in New Mexico, as firefighters struggled to bring the blazes under control on Tuesday.

On Monday evening, after the fires broke out, plumes of crimson-colored smoke had curled over the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico, and officials issued an urgent warning around 7pm: “GO NOW: Do not attempt to gather belongings or protect your home. Evacuate immediately.” Continue reading...

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