CIBOLA COUNTY, NM — A fast-moving brush fire near Zuni Pueblo has prompted emergency response efforts, including a power outage for safety reasons. The fire, first reported in the morning of Feb. 11, remains active and has grown to approximately 120 acres.
According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs – Zuni Agency, the fire is burning 1 mile ESE of Zuni Pueblo, fueled by sage, brush, grass, and juniper. Emergency crews, including EMP E655, are actively working to contain the blaze.
At 1:29 p.m., utility officials confirmed that no power outages had been detected outside the Zuni area, but they have proactively shut off power in affected regions to prevent further hazards. Once the fire is contained, crews will assess power poles to determine if replacements are needed.