Although no deaths have been reported, the Calf Canyon Fire has destroyed at least 276 structures and led to the evacuation of nearly 13,000 residences.
A sunset is seen through plumes of wildfire smoke in Las Vegas, N.M., on May 7. LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Strong winds continued into the day Sunday, helping spread the second-largest wildfire on record in New Mexico further into small farming communities in the state’s mountain valleys, as crews expect many more days of severe conditions.
“I was crying at home saying, ‘What can I do?’ ” Lopez said. “And that’s when it evolved — we can cook.” By nightfall, orange flames outlined steep slopes, and pillars of light formed where trees were torched. But the strength of the winds has grounded many plans and aircraft, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.
More than 1,500 personnel and a large aircraft fleet — including four water scoopers and 12 helicopters — are working feverishly to combat the fierce blaze, which has a perimeter stretching nearly 300 miles. But with high winds creating erratic fire behavior expected to last several days, many people who have been out of their homes for weeks may be asked to continue to do so for days.
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