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Crews battle wildfire north of Laguna
Updated: Monday, 02 Jul 2012, 4:22 PM MDT
Published : Monday, 02 Jul 2012, 4:22 PM MDT
LAGUNA, N.M. (KRQE) - Firefighters are battling a new fire north of Laguna.
The Cerro Marquez Fire was sparked by lightning Sunday night around 8 p.m.
The fire has burned four acres and no structures are threatened.
However, fire officials say the blaze is active and could quickly spread.
A heavy air tanker has been ordered and a single engine air tanker is dropping retardant on the fire.
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