Devastating Wildfires in New Mexico: Over 20,000 Acres Burning, One Death Reported, Thousands Evacuated

Ruidoso, New Mexico United States of America
At least one person has died due to the fires. Thousands have been evacuated from Ruidoso and surrounding areas.
Evacuation orders have been issued for various areas including Ruidoso Downs, Alpine Village, Cedar Creek and Lower Eagles Creek.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a State of Emergency and released additional funding for firefighting efforts.
Shelters have been set up in Roswell and animal shelters in Alamogordo and Capitan. The National Guard has been deployed to assist with donations.
The causes of the wildfires remain under investigation.
The South Fork Fire has consumed over 15,000 acres with no reported containment. The Salt Fire covers approximately 5,600 acres.
Traveling in the affected area is discouraged due to road closures on Highway 48-McDonald's, Apache Summit, Fantasy Lane, Chatto Bluff, Homes along Highway 70 from Highway 244 to the east Reservation line, Bear Canyon and Snow Canyon.
Two wildfires, South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, have been burning in New Mexico since June 18, 2024.
Devastating Wildfires in New Mexico: Over 20,000 Acres Burning, One Death Reported, Thousands Evacuated

Two devastating wildfires, known as the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire, have been burning out of control in New Mexico since Monday, June 18, 2024. The fires have forced mass evacuations of the village of Ruidoso and its surrounding areas. At least one person has been reported dead due to these wildfires.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a State of Emergency in Lincoln County and on the Mescalero Apache Reservation, releasing additional funding and resources to combat the fires. More than 17 agencies, including state police, National Guard personnel, and various fire departments from around New Mexico are working together to contain the blazes.

The South Fork Fire has consumed over 15,000 acres with no reported containment as of Tuesday afternoon. The Salt Fire covers approximately 5,600 acres. Both fires have impacted hundreds of structures and forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.

Evacuation orders were issued for various areas including Ruidoso Downs, Alpine Village, Cedar Creek, Lower Eagles Creek, and the communities along Highway 48 and Gavilan Canyon Road. Shelters have been set up in Roswell at Eastern New Mexico University gym, Church on the Move, Roswell Convention Center, Godfrey Athletic Center at NMMI and Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Animal shelters have also been established in Alamogordo and Capitan.

The National Guard has been deployed to assist with collecting and distributing donations to shelters in Roswell. State Police have been deployed for traffic control and patrols in burned areas, while the City of Alamogordo fire department and Alamogordo Police Department are providing support as well.

Traveling in and around the affected area is discouraged due to road closures. Highway 48-McDonald's, Apache Summit, Fantasy Lane, Chatto Bluff, Homes along Highway 70 from Highway 244 to the east Reservation line, Bear Canyon and Snow Canyon are among the areas with road closures.

The causes of these wildfires remain under investigation. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.


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See South Fork Fire images near Ruidoso

El Paso Times Tuesday, 18 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • South Fork Fire burned most of the structures in Cedar Creek, Ruidoso, New Mexico
    • Mass evacuations of the village of Ruidoso took place on June 18, 2024
  • Accuracy
    • At least one person has died in the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire.
    • Thousands of people were being evacuated from the village of Ruidoso and nearby areas as of Tuesday morning.
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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South Fork Fire and Salt Fire: Acreage, evacuations, shelters, closures, community response

KOB-TV Jonathan Fjeld Tuesday, 18 June 2024 21:19
  • Unique Points
    • At least one person has died in the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire.
    • South Fork Fire: 15,261 acres, impacted around 500 structures, no containment.
    • Salt Fire: 5,550 acres.
  • Accuracy
    • ]At least one person has died in the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire.[
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99%

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New Mexico governor declares state of emergency, gives update on South Fork and Salt fires

KRQE News 13 Fallon Fischer Tuesday, 18 June 2024 19:53
  • Unique Points
    • At least one death has been reported due to the South Fork and Salt fires.
    • Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a State of Emergency in Lincoln County and on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
    • More than 17 agencies are working together to combat the fires, with over 800 personnel on the ground.
    • The National Guard has been deployed to assist with collecting and distributing donations to shelters in Roswell.
    • State Police have been deployed for traffic and patrols in burned areas.
    • Traveling in and around the affected area is discouraged due to road closures.
  • Accuracy
    • ]At least one death has been reported due to the South Fork and Salt fires.[
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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96%

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New Mexico Wildfires Force Village of Ruidoso to Evacuate

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Victor Mather Tuesday, 18 June 2024 18:13
  • Unique Points
    • Two wildfires were burning out of control in southern New Mexico on Tuesday.
    • The larger fire, known as the South Fork fire, was discovered around 9 a.m. Monday and had consumed over 13,000 acres by Tuesday morning.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Two wildfires were burning out of control in southern New Mexico on Tuesday.[
    • Thousands of people were being evacuated from the village of Ruidoso and nearby areas as of Tuesday morning.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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  • Bias (100%)
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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83%

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At least 1 reported dead in New Mexico as 2 wildfires burn near communities, officials say

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Elizabeth Wolfe Tuesday, 18 June 2024 05:56
  • Unique Points
    • At least one person has been reported dead in New Mexico wildfires.
    • Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (35%)
    The article provides information about the wildfires in New Mexico, including the number of acres burned and evacuation orders. However, there is no mention of the potential long-term effects of these fires or any peer-reviewed studies on how to prevent such fires in the future. Additionally, while sources are mentioned throughout the article, they are not disclosed as quotes from sources.
    • The state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management told CNN they have received reports of one fatality, but had no additional information.
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author uses descriptive language to convey the severity of the situation and quotes officials to provide information about the fires and evacuations. No dichotomous depictions were identified.
    • ]At least one person has been reported dead[
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