More New Mexico firefighters assist with Oregon wildfires

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More New Mexico firefighters are in Oregon helping fight wildfires raging across that state. Over the last month, Oregon has seen repaid wildfire expansion with 126 fires burning more than 1.2 million acres over the last month.

The New Mexico Forestry Division has deployed its Rio Grande, Pecos River, and Mimbres Fire Crew. Combined with emergency hire firefighters, there are more than 80 individuals and six fire engines lending support.

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The New Mexico Forestry Division said both Oregon and New Mexico have faced a severe wildfire season due to climate change. In June, wildfire crews from Oregon traveled to Ruidoso to help combat the South Fork and Salt Fires. New Mexico crews will spend two weeks in Oregon.

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