Forest Service: ‘North Fire’ grows to 2,530 acres

MAGDALENA, N.M. (KRQE) – The North Fire burning in the San Mateo Mountains has grown 2,530 acres.
The fire was sparked by lightning Saturday and continues to burn Ponderosa Pine, mixed-conifer, grass and brush.
Officials say 96 people are fighting the fire.
Smoke from the fire can be seen from I-25 and U.S. Highway 60.
A public meeting has been scheduled to discuss the fire. The meeting will be Friday May 27 at 7:00 p.m. a the Magdalena High School Fine Arts Center in Magdalena.
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