Fires burning near Ruidoso total more than 24K acres

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) —The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire, burning near Ruidoso, New Mexico, continue to grow and together are estimated to be over 24,000 acres as of Friday morning, June 21, according to Watch Duty.The South Fork Fire is estimated at 16,542 acres with 0 containment. The Salt Fire is estimated at 7,652.3 acres with 0 containment, according to Watch Duty.President Joe Biden issued a Major Disaster Declaration in response to the fires on Thursday, June 20. Federal funds w