Flash floods turn deadly in northern NM burn scar area

LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Hearth officers confirmed two individuals died – and a 3rd is lacking – after flash floods hit the wildfire burn scar close to Las Vegas.

The chief of the Cabo Lucero Volunteer Hearth Division stated they first acquired a name round 2:40 p.m. Thursday a couple of car floating. The hearth chief confirmed they responded and found two individuals lifeless and one individual lacking.

Heavy rains hit round 2:30 p.m. Thursday and induced flash flooding within the space of San Miguel County, together with at Camp Blue Haven the place video was taken of the floods.

The camp director stated the playground was underwater for round 40 minutes till the water receded, however declined to remark additional.

In response to the Cabo Lucero fireplace chief, the Nationwide Guard is aiding with rescue efforts for the third individual.

New Mexico State Police and San Miguel County Sheriff’s Workplace joined the response upon the invention of the 2 individuals who died. Their names haven’t been launched, pending next-of-kin notifications.

Rain likelihood is anticipated to proceed Friday and into the weekend as flood watches are posted for the burn scar areas. Extra particulars are at kob.com/climate/

Tamara Lopez is gathering extra particulars on this story and may have extra at 5 and 6 p.m.