ROSWELL, N.M. — Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies are battling a grass and brush fire that forced the evacuation of a state park, one home and other structures in southeastern New Mexico. kilometres) on private land but no structures. Dozens of campers were ordered to evacuate Bottomless State Park Friday. More than 70 personnel from multiple local fire departments and state and federal agencies were working to contain the fire and were aided by a plane dropping retardant. Dexter Fire Chief Justin Powell said firefighters were hampered by shifting winds.

Source: National Post May 18, 2019 18:22 UTC