NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Crews are working to contain the Nogal Canyon Fire in the Lincoln National Forest. According to officials, the fire started April 12, around 1:25 p.m. It remains 0% contained.
Multiple resources with the Forestry Division, Lincoln County, United States Forest Service, local fire departments are working to contain the fire. According to fire officials 14 structures have been lost, six primary and eight outbuildings, many remain threatened.
Evacuations are in place for all of Nogal Canyon up to NM Highway 37. An evacuation center is set up at Carrizozo School, 800 D Ave in Carrizozo. Livestock can be taken to the Capitan Fairgrounds in Capitan.
- Start Date: April 12, 1:25 p.m.
- Location: The Nogal Canyon fire is located 8 miles east of Capitan in Lincoln County.
- Containment: 4%
- Size: 394 acres
- Structures Threatened: Homes, outbuildings
- Structures: 14 structures lost or damaged
- Evacuations: All of Nogal Canyon is under immediate evacuation notice
- Cause: Downed Power lines
- Total Personnel: 85
- Area Vegetation: Grass, Pinon Juniper, and Ponderosa Pine
- Ownership(s): Private and USFS
Overlook of mountains at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Smokey mountains at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Wide shot of mountains at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Area of smoke rising at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Trees covered Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Smokey trees at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13)