Phil Helsel is a reporter for NBC News.
Residents of the New Mexico town of Ruidoso, which was totally evacuated last week in advance of two fast-moving wildfires, were allowed back Monday to see if their homes are still standing. New Mexico State Police have confirmed two fire-related deaths in the South Fork and Salt Fires, “with potential additional fatalities identified,” the Village of Ruidoso has said. Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said in a weekly radio program Monday that 29 people are unaccounted for.
The Salt Fire has burned approximately 7,816 acres and was 7% contained. Approximately 1,400 structures have been damaged. Included in that number are believed to be around 500 homes that have been destroyed, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said last week. Among those preparing to enter the Ruidoso area but unsure of what they would find once there was David Solas. “I’m kind of scared to go back and just wondering what’s gonna look like,” Solas told NBC affiliate KOB of Albuquerque.
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