May 18, 2019 
The Patterson Fire near Roswell, NM in Chaves County is currently 30% contained and estimated at 780 acres. Evacuations have been lifted and Bottomless Lakes State Park reopened to the public for day use this morning (05/18) at 11:00 a.m. Structures along the east side of the Pecos River remain threatened. Firefighters are mopping up hot spots and strengthening containment lines. Interior fuels will continue to produce smoke that will be seen from the surrounding area.
Incident Name: Patterson Fire
Start Date & Time: May 16, 2019 – 1854
Start Location: Chaves County
Containment: 30%
Acres Burned: 780 acres
Area Vegetation: Grass and brush
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: Yes
Structures Burned: No
Evacuations (Y or N & #): N / Lifted
Media Contact: Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
NM State Forestry Division
Wendy.Mason@state.nm.us
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