Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for Ruidoso Due to Growing South Fork and Salt Fires: 5,000 Residents Affected, Evacuation Centers Open

Ruidoso, New Mexico United States of America
Approximately 5,000 residents affected
Fire grew to at least 5,252 acres by the end of the day
Mandatory evacuation ordered for Ruidoso due to growing South Fork and Salt Fires
Mescalero Apache Tribe opened an evacuation center at their Community Center Gymnasium
Multiple structures destroyed by both fires
South Fork Fire ignited on Mescalero Apache tribal land and US Forest Service land west of Ruidoso
Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for Ruidoso Due to Growing South Fork and Salt Fires: 5,000 Residents Affected, Evacuation Centers Open

An emergency mandatory evacuation was issued for the entire Village of Ruidoso on June 17, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire. The only available evacuation route is on Sudderth to Highway 70, leading out to Roswell.

The South Fork Fire ignited on Mescalero Apache tribal land and US Forest Service land west of Ruidoso and had grown to at least 5,252 acres by the end of the day. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

An estimated 5,000 residents were ordered to evacuate due to the approaching South Fork Fire. Multiple structures have been destroyed by both fires, though the extent of damage is still unclear.

The Mescalero Apache Tribe opened an evacuation center at their Community Center Gymnasium for residents in need of shelter. PNM de-energized part of Ruidoso at the request of first responders to prevent further damage from electrical fires caused by the blaze.

Evacuation orders were issued for multiple areas, including Chatto Bluff, Apache Summit, Fantasy Lane, homes along Highway 70 from Highway 244 to the east Reservation line, Bear Canyon and Snow Canyon. US 70 was closed from mm 249 to mm 258.

The Salt Fire is also burning on Mescalero Reservation and Otero County, southwest of Ruidoso. The size of the Salt Fire is currently estimated at 2,815 acres with zero percent containment.

Evacuation orders will remain in effect overnight for the affected areas. For those seeking shelter outside of Ruidoso, an Evacuation Center is available at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell gym. Other shelters include Capitan High School, Inn of the Mountain Gods, ENMU-Roswell Gymnasium, Church on the Move, NMMI Godfrey Center and NM Dream Center.

The weather conditions are contributing to the rapid spread of both fires. Temperature is 79 degrees with 11% humidity and winds from the southwest at 18 mph / gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight, a low around 58 is expected with southwest wind decreasing to 10-15 mph after midnight. Tomorrow, sunny conditions with a high near 86 and southwest winds of 10-15 mph are forecasted.

The New Mexico Forestry Division advises residents to stay informed and follow evacuation orders. For updates on the South Fork Fire, visit the Village South Fork Fire Information Hub, Facebook page or tune into 1490 AM.


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  • What is the exact cause of the South Fork Fire?

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South Fork Fire, Salt Fire Update 2

nmfireinfo.com Tuesday, 18 June 2024 05:17
  • Unique Points
    • South Fork Fire and Salt Fire are burning on Mescalero tribal land, US Forest Service land, and surrounding Ruidoso.
    • , South Fork Fire was discovered at 9 a.m., June 17, 2024, and is burning on Mescalero Tribal land, US Forest Service land and within the areas surrounding Ruidoso.
    • , The cause of the South Fork Fire is under investigation.
    • , Weather: Temperature is 79 degrees with 11% humidity and winds from the southwest at 18 mph / gusts up to 25 mph. Tonight: low around 58, southwest wind 15 – 20 mph decreasing to 10-15 mph after midnight. Tomorrow: sunny with a high near 86 and southwest winds of 10-15 mph.
    • , Evacuation Center at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is available at 52 University Blvd, Roswell, NM 88203 gym.
    • , Villages of Ruidoso is under mandatory evacuation. US 70 is closed from mm 249 to mm 258.
    • , An Evacuation Center for Mescalero Reservation residents is at the Community Center Gymnasium.
    • , Salt Fire is located on Mescalero Reservation, Otero County, and is southwest of Ruidoso. Size: 2,815 acres with zero percent containment.
    • , Evacuation orders will remain in effect overnight for Chatto Bluff, Apache Summit, Fantasy Lane, homes along Highway 70 from Highway 244 to the east Reservation line, Bear Canyon and Snow Canyon.
  • Accuracy
    • South Fork Fire is currently estimated at 5,252 acres with zero percent containment.
    • The South Fork Fire ignited on Monday morning on Mescalero Apache tribal land and had exploded to at least 3,000 acres by nightfall.
    • An estimated 5,000 residents were ordered to evacuate the village area due to the approaching South Fork Fire.
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Entire New Mexico village evacuates as a pair of fires converges on it ‘like a pair of tongs,’ official says

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
    • A pair of fast-growing fires are tearing across a south New Mexico tribal reservation and converging on a village like a pair of tongs, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate.
    • An estimated 5,000 residents were ordered to evacuate the village area due to the approaching South Fork Fire.
    • Multiple structures have been destroyed by both fires, though the extent of the damage is still unclear.
    • Rebecca Dennis, a vacationing family in Ruidoso, proactively evacuated after smelling the fire’s smoke and sensing the fire seemed to grow closer.
  • Accuracy
    • ]A pair of fast-growing fires are tearing across a south New Mexico tribal reservation and converging on a village like a pair of tongs[
    • An estimated 5,000 residents were ordered to evacuate the village area due to the approaching South Fork Fire
    • South Fork Fire is currently estimated at 5,252 acres with zero percent containment.
    • Evacuation orders will remain in effect overnight for Chatto Bluff, Apache Summit, Fantasy Lane, homes along Highway 70 from Highway 244 to the east Reservation line, Bear Canyon and Snow Canyon.
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IMMEDIATE MANDATORY "GO" EVACUATION FOR THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO - June 17, 2024 — Ruidoso-NM.gov | Municipal Website of the Village of Ruidoso, NM

Ruidoso-NM.gov Kerry Gladden Monday, 17 June 2024 19:34
  • Unique Points
    • An emergency mandatory GO evacuation has been issued for the entire Village of Ruidoso due to the South Fork Fire.
    • The only available evacuation route is on Sudderth to Highway 70, leading out to Roswell.
  • Accuracy
    • ]An emergency mandatory GO evacuation has been issued for the entire Village of Ruidoso due to the South Fork Fire.[
    • Highway 48 and Highway 70 at Apache Summit are closed.
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98%

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Smoke and fire map: Wildfire forces Ruidoso evacuation

LCSun-News Jessica Onsurez Monday, 17 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • South Fork Fire forces evacuation of portions of Lincoln and Otero counties in New Mexico
    • Antone Fire consumes 12,396 acres and is 60% contained in Gila National Forest
    • Air quality in Las Cruces is ‘poor’ with an Air Quality Index score of 58 due to ozone
  • Accuracy
    • South Fork Fire is currently estimated at 5,252 acres with zero percent containment.
    • Village of Ruidoso issues evacuation orders for Upper Canyon, Brady Canyon, Ponderosa Heights, Alpine Village and Cedar Creek
    • U.S. Highway 70 is closed to traffic in the area due to South Fork Fire
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Evacuations ordered in New Mexico village due to fast-moving wildfire

NBC News Digital Tuesday, 18 June 2024 07:08
  • Unique Points
    • Residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico were ordered to evacuate on Monday due to a wildfire.
    • South Fork Fire was discovered west of Ruidoso and grew to over 5,252 acres by the end of the day.
    • Evacuation orders have been issued for multiple areas and residents were told not to pack valuables or try to defend property.
    • Mary Lou Minic evacuated with her family after receiving an evacuation alert.
    • Hot ash was falling in Alto and part of U.S. Highway 70 near the reservation was closed.
    • The Mescalero Apache Tribe opened an evacuation center and encouraged nonessential employees to volunteer.
    • PNM de-energized part of Ruidoso at the request of first responders.
    • An evacuation center was open in Roswell and Alamogordo sent firefighters to help.
  • Accuracy
    • The South Fork Fire was discovered west of Ruidoso and grew to over 5,252 acres by the end of the day.
    • No deaths have been reported but the number of structures lost is unknown.
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