28-04-2025
Alamo Fire damages buildings in Grants; fully contained
GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – A wildfire burned six structures and eight outbuildings in Grants, according to the New Mexico State Forestry Division.
The Alamo Fire sparked Sunday night in a neighborhood on the east side of Grants and is now fully contained. Winds pushed the fire into a residential area with structures, burning several, along with outbuildings.
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Officials will be managing structural impacts and monitoring for hot spots. GPS will also be performed on the fire to get an accurate acreage total.
Start Date/Time: Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 7:21 Under investigation Size: Estimated 3-5 acresLocation: East side of Grants, Cibola County. Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, brushContainment: 100%Road Closures: N/aEvacuations: Residents who live on the north side of East Sage Ave. are being allowed back into their homes. Due to the ongoing fire investigation and emergency personnel still on scene, no vehicles will be allowed. Residents on the south side of East Sage Ave. are not permitted back to their homes at this time. Fire personnel are still on the scene while the fire investigation is ongoing. Shelter: The Way of Truth and Life, 700 Sakelares Blvd.
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