New Mexico
Fire contained to 2 acres after prompting evacuations in San Juan County
SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. — Firefighters have contained a fire in San Juan County to 2 acres after it prompted evacuations around 13 miles north of Farmington.
Crews contained the fire to around 2 acres on New Mexico Highway 170, just north of Road 1424. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office closed the highway while crews flow water to the scene.
San Juan County Fire and Rescue stated there is “a lot of debris” on fire that will continue to burn. There are also power lines down in the area, which will likely close the highway for “an extended period of time.”
They’re asking people to avoid the area and find a way around as evacuations are in place.
According to San Juan County, firefighters are responding with structure fire and wildfire resources. Further details are limited at this time.
