Evacuations underway as fire burns in Mescalero [Video]

Evacuations are underway as fire agencies respond to the South Fork Fire in Mescalero. It is located at South Fork Canyon, just west of Mescalero Cabins.Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 News The fire is 18 acres in size, according to the Mescalero Apache Tribe. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Mescalero Agency is there and has taken command of the fire response.The Village of Ruidoso has issued “Go” statuses for several nearby areas. Anyone in these areas must evacuate immediately.South Fork Fire areas in “Go” statusUpper CanyonBrady CanyonPonderosa HeightsAlpine Village (both sides of Musketball)Cedar CreekThe Ruidoso Convention Center is the evacuation shelter. Pets can go to the Humane Society of Lincoln County for emergency boarding. The Mescalero Apache Tribe has opened an evacuation center in the Community Center for reservation residents. Additionally, the backend of Cedar Creek is on “Set” status. People there need to prepare to evacuate …