The Blue Front Fire, burning in remote terrain near Alto and Ruidoso, is measuring 316 acres as of Wednesday night."I think this is minimal compared to what we've had earlier in the summer," Blue ...

"The Blue Front Fire is now estimated to be at 10-15 acres. More crews are en route to the location and a helicopter has been ordered," village officials posted on social media a few minutes ago.

Kern County Fire crews and several aircraft are currently working to contain the Blue Fire. An evacuation warning has been issued for zone KRN-744 in the Twin Oaks and Sand Canyon area.