Blue 2 Fire Morning Update - May 25, 2024
A High Wind Warning remains in effect from 11 AM MST to 6 PM MST today, Saturday, May 25th. Southwest winds of 35 to 45 mph are expected, with gusts up to 60 mph. These high winds are likely to produce smoke in and around the Village of Ruidoso.
Responding Efforts:
Currently, there are 177 crewmembers working both by air and ground to combat the Blue 2 Fire. Additional crews are expected to arrive throughout today and tomorrow.
Evacuation Orders:
GO NOW (LEVEL 3 - Evacuations are necessary to preserve life safety):
NEW GO NOW: Villa Madonna Subdivision
Bonito Lake Rd
Forest Service Rd 108
Forest Service Rd 107
Forest Service Rd 127A (Upper Eagle Creek off of Ski Run Rd and surrounding area along 532 Ski Run Rd)
SET (LEVEL 2 - Within 5 miles of the village limits):
Sierra Vista Subdivision
Sun Valley Subdivision
READY (LEVEL 1 - Within 10 miles of the village limits):
Angus Area
Please remain vigilant and prepared to evacuate if you are in the affected areas.
Stay tuned for further updates and follow the instructions of local authorities to ensure your safety.
SHELTER LOCATIONS AND RESOURCES:
Lincoln County Fairgrounds: 101 5th St, Capitan, NM 88316 | Phone: (575) 354-2202
Animal Shelters: Humane Society of Lincoln County I 25962 US Hwy 70 Ruidoso NM 88345 | Phone: (575) 257-9841
LINKS:
Facebook: Lincoln National Forest
NM Fire Info: NMFireInfo
InciWeb: Blue 2 Fire Incident
Lincoln County CodeRed: Sign Up
Lincoln County EOC: (575) 336-8600
Stay safe, Ruidoso.
