At least six mobile homes were a total loss in a fire in a mobile home park, on Gala Way Lane in Chaparral, Friday afternoon.
No injuries were reported and families impacted are receiving help from the American Red Cross.
Two vehicles were also lost to the fire, before it was knocked down, which means the main body of the fire has been suppressed and it is no longer spreading. Firefighters remain on the scene to ensure hot spots are put out and clean up.
A call at 12:47 p.m. reported a fire seen in mobile home #1 on Gala Way Lane. The fire was under control by 3:07 p.m. Though the investigation continues, it seemed clear that stronger than 40 mile-an-hour winds spread the fire quickly to engulf the six mobile homes and other structures. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Five Doña Ana County Fire & Emergency Services units, West Valley Fire Department, El Paso Fire Department, Otero County Fire Department, New Mexico State Police and Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office responded, including 45 first-responders and 24 law enforcement personnel.
Information from Doña Ana County