Where is the ruidoso fire

The blaze broke out about a. There was no immediate word on what may have ignited the blaze, officials said the cause was under investigation. In addition to firefighters on the ground surrounding the fire perimeter, a helicopter filling up from Alto Lake was also dumping water on the fire to try and keep it from spreading. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office ordered residents in the immediate vicinity of the Shell station and the ball fields, as well as guests at the High Country Lodge, to evacuate.

Evacuees were being sent to the Convention Center in Ruidoso. The Three Rivers Fire that burned in April and May was located west of the Ski Apache ski resort in the Sacramento Mountains and it took weeks for crews to bring it under control.

That blaze had also led to evacuations. You must be logged in to post a comment. New Mexico. By Jim Parker , Shelby Montgomery.

June 9, PM. A reconnaissance flight, which entails aircraft equipped with infrared IR sensing technology can map wildfires, providing firefighters with an accurate assessment of the fire perimeter. With the IR flight data collected more precise acreage information was determined to be 5, acres. Areas surrounding the fire perimeter contain very steep terrain and drainages with dense forests and dead and down timber. The combination of landscape and timber increases the potential for falling trees, especially with the high winds predicted for the weekend.

Crews are working as safely as possible to complete the containment line, search for hot spots, provide structure protection, and scouting for potential impacts to critical natural resources. Residents should remain vigilant and prepared for evacuations if fire behavior increases. The Village of Ruidoso and surrounding areas are open to residents and visitors.

These restrictions help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires during high or extreme fire danger periods. There are restrictions on the use of fires, smoking, and use of gas or motorized equipment. Please visit the Lincoln National Forest for additional information on the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at the links provided. NM Fire Info. Like this: Like Loading