Wildfires Break Out in Northern New Mexico Amid Lightning Strikes
Firefighters are actively battling several wildfires in Northern New Mexico, sparked by recent lightning strikes. The Pelada Fire, located southeast of Santa Fe, is being contained by county crews while additional fires have been reported off Forest Road 79 northeast of Cañada de los Alamos. The situation is complicated by a red-flag warning and ongoing thunderstorms in the region. Smoke is visible from multiple locations, including the Rio Fire west of Española, as firefighters respond to these developing incidents in Santa Fe National Forest.
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