RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuations are happening in a part of Ruidoso on Monday, June 17, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire.
The Village of Ruidoso issued a “Go” status for the Upper Canyon and Brandy Canyon. Anyone in that area needs to evacuate immediately.
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The back end of Cedar Creek is being put on “Set” status. Anyone in that area needs to be prepared to evacuate if notified.
The Ruidoso Convention Center is the emergency shelter.
Start Date: June 17, 2024, around 10: 50 a.m.
Location: Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation, approximately 2-3 miles from the Village of Ruidoso limits
Fire Size: 15 acres
Contained: N/A
Structures Burned: N/A
Cause of Fires: Lightning
Evacuations: Upper Canyon and Brandy Canyon
Area Closures: Grindstone Lake
Vegetation: N/A
Response: “Full suppression”
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information comes in.
South Fork Fire on the Mescalero Apache Reservation on June 17, 2024.(Credit: Mescalero Apache)
South Fork Fire on the Mescalero Apache Reservation on June 17, 2024.(Credit: Mescalero Apache)
