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9 June 2012 16:25♲ cbs
CBS 7 News
June 9, 2012
Associated Press
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) - A lightning-sparked blaze that jumped its containment lines is racing through thick conifer forest in southern New Mexico, and fire managers say more than a dozen structures have been damaged or destroyed.
The Little Bear fire was only few acres on Wednesday. Spot fires developed outside of the lines thanks to windy conditions and by Saturday morning more than 10,000 acres had been charred.
Fire information officers say summer homes and campgrounds in the area about 15 miles north of Ruidoso were evacuated late Friday.
There was no immediate word on how many people were evacuated. Shelters were set up at churches in Ruidoso and Capitan.
Officials say an estimated 15 to 20 structures have been damaged or destroyed.
Crews haven't had a chance to do a formal damage assessment.
Evacuations:
All campgrounds West of Bonito Lake
Villa Madonna Subdivision
Eagle Lakes Campground
Eagle Creek Summer Homes
Ski Apache
Angus Subdivision
Enchanted Forest
Nogal Canyon (FR400)
Alto
Alto North
Santera
Sun Valley
Shelters for evacuees have been set up at First Baptist Church on Country Club, Community Methodist Church, Senior Center at Ruidoso Downs, Church of Christ on Sudderth and Trinity Baptist Church in Capitan.
Road closures:
NM532, Apache Ski Run Road, is closed.
NM 48, the main highway north of Ruidoso is closed from mile mark 8 north of Ruidoso to Captian.
NM 37 from NM 48 to US 380
NM 48/Gavilan Canyon Road
NM 220 at US 380.
Smoke was reported to be descending into Ruidoso and surrounding areas.
CBS 7 News
June 9, 2012
Associated Press
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) - A lightning-sparked blaze that jumped its containment lines is racing through thick conifer forest in southern New Mexico, and fire managers say more than a dozen structures have been damaged or destroyed.
The Little Bear fire was only few acres on Wednesday. Spot fires developed outside of the lines thanks to windy conditions and by Saturday morning more than 10,000 acres had been charred.
Fire information officers say summer homes and campgrounds in the area about 15 miles north of Ruidoso were evacuated late Friday.
There was no immediate word on how many people were evacuated. Shelters were set up at churches in Ruidoso and Capitan.
Officials say an estimated 15 to 20 structures have been damaged or destroyed.
Crews haven't had a chance to do a formal damage assessment.
Evacuations:
All campgrounds West of Bonito Lake
Villa Madonna Subdivision
Eagle Lakes Campground
Eagle Creek Summer Homes
Ski Apache
Angus Subdivision
Enchanted Forest
Nogal Canyon (FR400)
Alto
Alto North
Santera
Sun Valley
Shelters for evacuees have been set up at First Baptist Church on Country Club, Community Methodist Church, Senior Center at Ruidoso Downs, Church of Christ on Sudderth and Trinity Baptist Church in Capitan.
Road closures:
NM532, Apache Ski Run Road, is closed.
NM 48, the main highway north of Ruidoso is closed from mile mark 8 north of Ruidoso to Captian.
NM 37 from NM 48 to US 380
NM 48/Gavilan Canyon Road
NM 220 at US 380.
Smoke was reported to be descending into Ruidoso and surrounding areas.
