RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. — (RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M.) -- High fire danger continues in New Mexico, as very dry weather and gusty winds are leading to an increased risk while firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze.
For days, hundreds of firefighters have been battling the McBride Fire in the village of Ruidoso in central New Mexico.
Fueled by timber downed by a significant wind storm, as well as brush and dry grasses on an arid landscape, the wildfire has burned 207 primary structures and multiple outbuildings since sparking Tuesday, officials said. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she is"very proud" as residents have been reaching out to see what they can do to help amid the destruction.
Fire officials were optimistic Saturday about containment efforts with both fires, after being challenged by warm weather and high winds the previous day.
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