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Cotton Fire in Los Lunas Destroys Homes, Sparks Evacuations
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Los Lunas, NM – A devastating wildfire, dubbed the cotton Fire, is raging in Valencia county, forcing residents to flee their homes and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. As of Saturday evening, the blaze has consumed approximately 150 acres near the Carson Park area, prompting immediate evacuation orders. The situation remains dynamic as fire crews battle to contain the flames and protect further structures.
Evacuations Ordered as cotton Fire Threatens Homes
The Valencia County Fire Department has issued mandatory evacuation orders for residents in the Carson Park area, located on the west side of the river. The designated evacuation center is the Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center, situated at 1103 NM-314. Residents are urged to evacuate promptly and follow instructions from emergency personnel.
Did You Know? Wildfires are becoming increasingly common in the Southwestern United States due to prolonged drought conditions and rising temperatures National Interagency Fire Center.
Firefighters Battle Two Blazes Concurrently
According to Valencia County Fire Chief Matt Propp, fire crews are currently engaged in fighting two separate fires: the Bosque Fire and the structure fires directly threatening homes.While containing the Bosque Fire is proving challenging due to strong winds, firefighters are hopeful they can gain control over the structure fires. Multiple agencies are assisting, including Valencia County Fire