Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico State Gov., Torrance County

Lightning-caused Deer Canyon fire forces evacuations near Mountainair

A lightning-caused wildfire south of Mountainair sent residents of the Deer Canyon neighborhood scrambling for safety over the weekend. The fire had burned over 100 acres and was 0% contained by Monday night and 15% on Tuesday, state forestry officials said. More than 140 crew were assigned to the fire including helicopter and bulldozer crews […]

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