Crews contain bosque fire north of Socorro
Multiple agencies are responding to a fire on the east side of the Rio Grande, north of Socorro.
SOCORRO, N.M. — Multiple agencies responded to a fire on the east side of the Rio Grande, north of Socorro.
According to the Socorro County fire chief, the first reports of the fire began coming in at around 1 p.m. Friday.
Fire officials say no structures or homes are in danger. The fire has burned about 85 acres.
Firefighters say the fire is fully contained.
This is a developing story. Stay with KOB 4 Eyewitness News and KOB.com for updates.
Hey @NMDHSEM. There’s a new start in the Bosque about 20 miles north of Socorro at the San Acacia exit off of SB I25. It’s growing fast. #nmfire #nmwx pic.twitter.com/Gymm66bWFV
— Matt Kennicott (@mkennicott) May 17, 2024