Emergency fire evacuation ordered in New Mexico. This is getting extremely dangerous.

Emergency evacuation in New Mexico from wildfire.pic.twitter.com/dpFZH8C8A4

— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) June 18, 2024

Might be evacuating out of Ruidoso NM due to a wildfire 2 miles from us… pic.twitter.com/RLp0lT03xP

— KyleFox 🦊 (@KyleFocks) June 17, 2024

A large wildfire has developed and rapidly grown over the past 2 hours near Ruidoso NM! Citizens of the area are urged to consider voluntary evacuation!#wxtwitter #firewx pic.twitter.com/ljUw49xxGI

— Liam Rice (@LiamWX_MN) June 17, 2024

The South Fork Fire in Ruidoso, New Mexico has prompted emergency evacuations. The Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management issued an immediate evacuation notice for the Upper Canyon and Brady Canyon areas. Residents are urged to leave promptly without delay to gather belongings or protect their homes. An evacuation shelter is available at the Ruidoso Convention Center. If you’re in the affected area, please follow evacuation orders and stay safe.

kvia.com/news/abc-7-alert-center/2024/06/17/wildfire-threatening-ruidoso-upper-canyon-and-brady-canyon-residents-forced-to-evacuate/

www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/smoke-and-fire-map-wildfire-forces-ruidoso-evacuation/ar-BB1ooPQw

www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ruidoso-wildfire-update-south-fork-fire-prompts-evacuations-in-southern-new-mexico/ar-BB1ooXBJ

Additionally, here’s a general tip for emergency preparedness: Load your emergency supply kit and evacuation bags into your vehicle and park facing the road for a quick exit. If you feel threatened, evacuate early—there’s no time to waste.

www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/fire-prevention-programs/ready-set-go-new-mexico/