Española Brush Fire Burns 100 Acres, Evacuations Ordered

Brush fire in New Mexico burns more than 100 acres, forces evacuations

ESPANOLA, N.M. (CBS, KYMA) - A large fire burned more than 100 acres and forced evacuations in Espanola, New Mexico Friday, local media said citing authorities. The City of Espanola said evacuation orders were in affect from the Santa Claran Casino through to the Fairview Bridge. Footage from Ernesto Martinez shows the fire burning near the casino. Citing Espanola Mayor Dennis Tim Salazar, KRQE News reported that three structures had been burned…

Los Alamos Firefighters Assisting With Riverside Fire In Española

COUNTY News: The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) crews responded to assist with firefighting efforts for the Riverside Fire in Española, which began Friday evening, April 24, 2026. As of 9 a.m. today, April 25, the fire was estimated at 100 acres, and firefighting efforts are ongoing. Reports came in shortly before 9 p.m. that firefighters were responding to a large brush fire in the area of N. Riverside Drive and W. Pueblo. LAFD responded wit…

Fire in Española forces evacuations

ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 is following a large fire that broke out in Española. Interim Fire Chief John Wickersham said it's about 100 acres in the Bosque, and multiple structures are on fire. Everyone between the Santa Clara Casino and the Fairview Bridge is being told to evacuate. The La Mesilla San Pedro Community [...]

Española brush fire burns 100 acres, evacuations ordered

A massive brush fire is burning in Española Friday evening, prompting evacuation orders.

Evacuations ordered as structures lost in Española

Officials said residents near Riverside Drive and the Santa Claran Casino are being evacuated. Significant threat to life or property has been reported.

People being told to evacuate homes amid Española fire

The Bosque Fire is burning in brush and people are being told to evacuate from Santa Clara Casino through Fairview Bridge.