EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION
Incident Name: Mims Lake Fire
Start Date & Time: June 18, 2020 - 1600
Start Location: South side of Mims Lake, north side of Truth or Consequences/south side of the City of Elephant Butte
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Salt cedar, Russian olive, brush, grass
Estimated Acres Burned: 40
Ownership(s): Private and BLM
Structures Threatened: Yes
Structures Burned: No
Evacuations: Yes
A new wildfire burning on private and BLM land in Sierra County has prompted evacuations in the Truth or Consequences area. The fire is located on the south side of Mims Lake and has burned an estimated 40 acres. Multiple structures are threatened to the southwest of the fire and the T or C Police Department is conducting evacuations for homes and businesses in the area. Approximately 50 personnel are fighting the fire. Resources include the Forestry Division, Elephant Butte Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), T or C VFD, Sierra County VFD, and the Spaceport America Fire Department. The cause is under investigation.
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