RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Two wildfires broke out near Ruidoso on Monday, June 17. The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire have caused evacuations, impacted an estimated 500 structures, and burned thousands of acres as of Tuesday, June 21.
KRQE News 13 compiled photos and videos submitted by viewers in and near the affected areas. For the most up-to-date information about the South Fork Fire, click here. If you have photos or videos of the South Fork Fire or Salt Fire, you can email them to reportit@krqe.com.
Mt Taylor Hotshot crew tackling South Fork and Salt fires in Ruidoso. Photo courtesy: Keith Bedonie captain of Mt Taylor Hotshots. Mt Taylor Hotshot crew tackling South Fork and Salt fires in Ruidoso. Photo courtesy: Keith Bedonie captain of Mt Taylor Hotshots. Mt Taylor Hotshot crew tackling South Fork and Salt fires in Ruidoso. Photo courtesy: Keith Bedonie captain of Mt Taylor Hotshots.
June 18 Salt Fire 5 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 4 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 3 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 2 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 1 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 14 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 13 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 12 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 11 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 10 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 9 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 8 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 7 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
June 18 Salt Fire 6 Courtesy of Mescalero Apache Tribe
South Fork Fire 6-18-2024, Christina Hopper
South Fork Fire 6-18-2024
South Fork Fire 6-18-2024
South Fork Fire 6-18-2024
South Fork Fire 6-18-2024, courtesy of Tirza Ortiz
