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Firefighters Struggle as New Mexico Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations

Cooler weather and potential rain provide hope amid extensive damage and zero containment.

  • Thousands evacuated from Ruidoso as wildfires destroy hundreds of structures.
  • One fatality confirmed; exact number of destroyed homes unknown.
  • Governor declares state of emergency, deploying National Guard and unlocking resources.
  • Weather shift expected to bring rain but also risks flash flooding in burned areas.
  • Wildfires across the U.S. have burned more than 3,280 square miles this year.
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