Timberon blaze 80 percent contained

TIMBERON, N.M. (KRQE) - Fire crews are starting getting close to extinguishing the Timberon Fire, which is now 80 percent contained.

So far, eight structures have been destroyed and one has been damaged. However, no new structures are currently threatened.

Authorities lifted the remaining evacuations in the mountain resort community at 7:00 p.m. Friday.

Residents going back to their homes are being asked to drive carefully with their lights on, and to look out for emergency vehicles in the area.

Electricity and water service were restored to the area, after crews repaired damaged power lines.

The blaze has been burning since Wednesday, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Otero County Sheriff's Department.