Slaughter Fire burns 30 acres in Carlsbad Caverns

Slaughter Fire burns 30 acres in Carlsbad Caverns

Slaughter Fire burns 30 acres in Carlsbad Caverns

Slaughter Fire burns within Carlsbad Caverns National Park

CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The Slaughter fire has burned a little over 31 acres and is 0% contained within Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Officials said the cause of the fire is lightning. Firefighters said air support will be grabbing water out of Brantley Lake. Fire crews said there are no impacts on park operations, although smoke [...]