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Sunset Fire in New Mexico Under Control | Texas News
A wildfire dubbed the Sunset Fire erupted in New Mexico’s Lincoln National Forest on August 19th, sparked by lightning and now at 100 acres with zero percent containment. Thankfully, no homes are threatened, and evacuations aren’t needed. Fire crews are making progress—two helicopters and two engines are already battling the blaze, with a third chopper arriving Sunday. Aerial drops of water and retardant, combined with ground crews setting up rapid refill spots, are slowing its spread. Light winds and cloud cover are helping keep fire behavior manageable, while a temporary flight restriction…
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