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