An evacuation of the historic mining community of
Mogollon has been ordered as the Whitewater Baldy Complex Fire continues to grow out of control. The order from the Catron County Sheriff's Department is effective at noon Saturday. About a dozen people live in the community tucked into a narrow, wooded canyon on State Road 159. The
fire is about two miles from Mogollon, and winds forecast to gust to 50
mph Saturday afternoon are expected to push flames that way, Dan Ware
of New Mexico State Forestry told KRQE News 13. Evacuating residents can find shelter in the Glenwood Community Center and can bring their small pets. A temporary collection center for larger animals is being set up at the residence of County Commissioner Hube
[sic] McKeen. Late Friday the fire-management team
reported "extreme fire behavior"
starting around 4 p.m. significantly increased the size of the fire and
forced crews to retreat from the fire lines for their own safety. At
last report the size of the fire was estimated at more than 82,000
acres...
more
No comments:
Post a Comment