Search for Missing Continues as Ruidoso Residents Return After Devastating Wildfires

Overview

• Over 25,000 acres burned and 1,500 structures destroyed or damaged by the South Fork and Salt fires.
• FBI offers $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the fires.
• Residents returning to find homes without gas, electricity, and water; advised to bring essential supplies.
• Federal disaster declaration provides aid for temporary housing, home repairs, and other recovery efforts.
• Fire containment efforts bolstered by recent rain, but full containment not expected until mid-July.