Fire crews are responding to the Cummings Fire, located to the east of Albuquerque.The New Mexico Forestry Division said the wildfire was discovered just before 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 9. The fire was found burning to the east of Moriarty in Torrance County.Several structures were threatened and smoke was visible from Interstate 40 in the nearby area.A Torrance County spokesperson said the fire was contained just before 7:30 p.m. Monday. Firefighting efforts are continuing Monday evening.No injuries or damaged structures were reported by Torrance County. The Torrance County Sheriff’s Office believe the fire was started by fireworks. Below are other details learned about the fire provided by the state Forestry Division.Public Safety: The public should take caution and avoid the area so that first responders may work unimpeded. Acres: Estimated at 50.Containment: 0% contained. Start Date/ Time: 4:27 p.m. on Monday, March 9.Fuels: Grass, brush. Cause: Under investigation. Location: East of Moriarty, Torrance County. Ownership: State and private Structure Threat: Multiple structures threatened. Resources: Multiple resources from state, county, and municipality. Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
Fire crews are responding to the Cummings Fire, located to the east of Albuquerque.
The New Mexico Forestry Division said the wildfire was discovered just before 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 9. The fire was found burning to the east of Moriarty in Torrance County.
Several structures were threatened and smoke was visible from Interstate 40 in the nearby area.
A Torrance County spokesperson said the fire was contained just before 7:30 p.m. Monday. Firefighting efforts are continuing Monday evening.
No injuries or damaged structures were reported by Torrance County. The Torrance County Sheriff’s Office believe the fire was started by fireworks. Below are other details learned about the fire provided by the state Forestry Division.
Public Safety: The public should take caution and avoid the area so that first responders may work unimpeded.
Acres: Estimated at 50.
Containment: 0% contained.
Start Date/ Time: 4:27 p.m. on Monday, March 9.
Fuels: Grass, brush.
Cause: Under investigation.
Location: East of Moriarty, Torrance County.
Ownership: State and private
Structure Threat: Multiple structures threatened.
Resources: Multiple resources from state, county, and municipality.
Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
