A devastating Forest fire has forced the immediate evacuation of the Ruidoso village, in southern New Mexico, where about 7,000 people reside.
The emergency began on Monday around 7:00 p.m., when local authorities issued the evacuation order due to the rapid spread of fire.
The firecalled South Fork It already covers about 8.2 square miles and has not been contained. In turn, the electricity supply in the area has been interrupted, further complicating the situation.
The South Fork Fire originated in the Mescalero Apache Reservation, where the tribal president declared a state of emergency, as the flames have invaded both tribal lands and areas of the Forest Service from USA, close to Ruidoso.
Additionally, a second fire called Salt Fire is also wreaking havoc on the same reserve and southwest of Noisyhaving consumed more than 11 square kilometers without its containment having been achieved.
The situation has forced the opening of several health centers. evacuation in Roswell, located about 121 kilometers west of the affected village, where the displaced are being welcomed.
This incident occurs in a context of increase in temperatures summer holidays nationwide, a phenomenon that has intensified in recent decades.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), extreme heat It is one of the leading meteorological causes of death in the United States, causing more than a thousand deaths annually.
The combination of high temperatures and the susceptibility of the region to forest fires has created a critical scenario that demands a rapid and effective response to protect the population and their property.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and work hard to contain the fire, while the community faces a fight against time to safeguard lives and property.
The state of emergency will remain in effect until the situation is under control and the extent of the damage caused by the outbreak has been fully assessed. the fires.
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