May 20, 2019 
The Quebradas Fire, burning on private land east of Escondida Lake in Socorro County, is estimated at 15 acres and 0% contained. The fire started around 5:00 p.m. tonight (05/20) and has burned two outbuildings. Additional structures remain threatened and voluntary evacuations are in place. Resources will continue to build and strengthen containment lines overnight. Current resources include approximately 40 personnel from multiple agencies. Crews with the State Forestry Inmate Work Camp Program will arrive in the morning (05/21) to assist with fire suppression efforts. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Incident Name: Quebradas Fire
Start Date & Time: May 20, 2019 – 1700
Start Location: East of Escondida Lake, Socorro County
Cause of Fire: Unknown
Area Vegetation: Cottonwood, salt cedar, brush
Acres Burned: 15 acres
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: Yes
Structures Burned: 2 outbuildings
Evacuations (Y or N & #): Y-Voluntary
Media Contact: Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
NM State Forestry Division
Wendy.Mason@state.nm.us
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