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Evacuations ordered in Otero County due to brush fire

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James Canyon Volunteer Fire Department
otero county fire
SOURCE: James Canyon Volunteer Fire Department
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Evacuations ordered in Otero County due to brush fire
The Otero County Sheriff's Office has ordered evacuations on Highway 82 between Mile Marker 22 and Mile Marker 25 due to a brush fire. Those who have been evacuated may report to the Mayhill Community Center. The fire started on private property and has spread to national forest lands in the area of Twin Forks. The fire is estimated to have burned 2 acres at this time and is being driven by strong winds in the area.

The Otero County Sheriff's Office has ordered evacuations on Highway 82 between Mile Marker 22 and Mile Marker 25 due to a brush fire.

Those who have been evacuated may report to the Mayhill Community Center.

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The fire started on private property and has spread to national forest lands in the area of Twin Forks.

The fire is estimated to have burned 2 acres at this time and is being driven by strong winds in the area.

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