EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A forest fire near the town of Timberon, New Mexico, has burned 100 acres and is zero percent contained, according to a news release sent out by the New Mexico Forestry Division late Friday night, May 3.
The Oakmont Fire was discovered at about 12:30 p.m. Friday. All roads into and out of Timberon are restricted and a temporary shelter has been set up at Cloudcroft High School.
The area of Sacramento Drive and Paradise Valley Drive in Timberon are under a mandatory evacuation order, according to NM Forestry Division.
Timberon is located in the Sacramento Mountains and is about 30 miles south of Cloudcroft in Otero County.
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