Massive New Mexico wildfire leaps ahead with flying embers

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The largest wildfire burning in the United States was heading toward mountain resort towns in northern New Mexico on Wednesday, prompting officials to issue another set of warnings for more people to evacuate as the fast-moving fire picked up momentum.

After growing more than 50 square miles (130 square kilometers) in a single day, the fire had charred more than 370 square miles (958 square kilometers) by Wednesday morning. That number was growing given the challenges firefighters faced during the afternoon hours.

https://apnews.com/article/wildfire...t-new-mexico-f6a141957aaab16a280f9af06bf3e21a

 

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Winds push wildfire 33,000 acres in one day; size grows to nearly 237,000

As wildfire crews prepared for yet another day of red-flag conditions — heavy gusts, warm temperatures and low humidity — officials reported Wednesday morning the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire had grown to 236,939 acres.

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/n...cle_604a7526-d131-11ec-bcee-23122689a860.html