A structure fire on Colorado Avenue in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, turned into a vegetation fire, prompting a multi-agency response on Thursday.
The incident took place at the 400 block of Colorado Lane, with emergency crews responding at approximately 8:46 pm.
Agencies on scene included the Ruidoso Fire Department, Ruidoso Downs Fire Department, Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Mescalero Fire Department, and Lincoln County EMS.
The public is asked to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel safe access for fire suppression operations and traffic control.
A cause for the fire is not known at present, and there are no updates on injuries yet.