More evacuations issued for Blue 2 Fire near Ruidoso

More evacuations issued for Blue 2 Fire near Ruidoso

More evacuations orders were issued Saturday for the Blue 2 Fire that has burned about 6,213 acres near Ruidoso. As of Sunday, the fire is 0% contained.

RUIDOSO, N.M. — More evacuations orders were issued Saturday for the Blue 2 Fire that has burned about 6,213 acres near Ruidoso. As of Sunday, the fire is 0% contained.

GO – Bonito Lake, Forest Road 127A, Forest 107, and 108 have been evacuated. Nogal Canyon Road, Villa Madonna and Loma Grande Subdivision needs to evacuate immediately. Residents of Highway 127A are also evacuating.

SET – Ranchman’s Camp, Magado’s Creek Subdivisions, Sun Valley, Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Angus, Ski Run, Alto Area, Eagle Creek and Sierra Vista are on SET status and should be prepared to evacuate if needed.

READY – Enchanted Loop Community and areas east and north of the community are on READY status. That includes High Sierra Estates, Copper Canyon, Copper Ridge Canaan Trail, Western Sonterra Subdivisions east of 48 and north and south of 37.

The evacuation shelter was relocated Sunday to the Capitan High School, and the County Fairgrounds are still open for animals — both are open 24 opens.

The Ready, Set, Go! guide is available here.

The Lincoln County Fire Service is sharing evacuation updates here.

Officials believe the fire started due to a lightning strike last Thursday, May 16.