Officials elevate fire danger rating on Lincoln Forest

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) – Officials on the Lincoln National Forest have elevated the fire danger rating to high due to a combination of windy, warm weather and persistent drought.
The new rating will be reflected on signs across the southern New Mexico forest starting Friday.
Officials say the rating indicates that grass and other fine fuels can ignite easily and fires can start quickly from most causes. Unattended campfires also are more likely to escape.
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