New Mexico Faces Unprecedented Dual Disasters of Fire and Flood

Converging wildfires and a tropical storm devastate communities, displacing thousands and causing fatalities.

Two fast-moving wildfires, South Fork and Salt, have burned over 23,400 acres and remain uncontained.
Tropical Storm Alberto brought heavy rains, exacerbating the disaster with severe flooding and debris flows.
Approximately 1,400 structures have been destroyed, and at least two people have died while fleeing the fires.
Emergency crews are managing simultaneous fire suppression and flood rescues, complicating relief efforts.
The state has seen a significant increase in declared disasters, attributed to climate change and extreme weather patterns.