Wildfire in New Mexico Spreads for Fifth Day... 2 Dead, 5,000 Evacuated

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyun-jung] A wildfire in New Mexico, USA, has been spreading for five days, resulting in 2 deaths and evacuation orders for 5,000 people.

According to the AP News and others on the 16th (local time), the wildfire started on the 12th near the mountain resort town of Ruidoso in New Mexico, burning around 200 homes and 24㎢ of forest.

Two elderly couples who could not escape the fire died, and the fire authorities issued evacuation orders for 5,000 residents. The fire department is making every effort to prevent the flames from spreading back to the town of Ruidoso. This town also suffered significant damage from a wildfire 10 years ago.

The fire is presumed to have started due to a power line being cut, and authorities are investigating the exact cause of the ignition.

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