Another fire is happening at Clines Corner and Osita Draw following the Deer Canyon Fire that has forced the evacuation of residents in the area.
The said fire is at Canyon Venado Fire and is burning east of Highway 285 and south of Interstate 40 (I-40). It has burned 10 acres and no containment is happening.
Meanwhile, authorities have already contained Osita Draw Fire, which is located west of Highway 285.
According to New Mexico Fire Information, the fire in Canyon Venado is active and exhibiting running, crowning, and spotting behavior. These behaviors can affect winds farms and structures around the area.
The state, county and federal resources are being utilize for full suppression tactics on both fires, including air support on both sides.
Apart from that, Central New Mexico Electric Cooperatives have temporarily shut down electricity in the area due to the fire’s distance to electrical lines. They restored the service early Wednesday morning.
Authorities does not need to evacuate residents for the fires happening.
Road Closures
The Canyon Venado Fire has led to the closure of the eastbound lane of I-40 near Clines Corner between US 210 and 226.
New Mexico State Police said the closure would last for the next few hours. They reminded drivers to use alternate routes and plan for delays. They are diverting traffic to I-285 north and southbound.
The Canyon Venado Fire is burning east of U.S. Highway 285 and south of Interstate 40. The fire has razed about 10 acres and remains at zero containment.