Hummingbird Fire in New Mexico Rages On

It's April 26.

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The Hummingbird Fire in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness exploded with major growth over

the last 24 hours, staying at 0% containment, as of Sunday, April 26.

Officials report 174 firefighters battling the blaze, zeroing in on key spots like the

evacuated Willow Creek subdivision from Saturday.

Red flag weather kicked things up a notch Saturday, with dry wind sparking spot fires that

jumped containment lines on the north side.

Ground crews got backup from three large air tankers, four single engine ones, and helicopters

to knock those down fast.

Folks in Willow Creek had to pack up and go, while smokes drifting as far as silver city

and truth or consequences.

A fire closure is in place, no drones allowed due to flight restrictions, and stage one fire

bands are on to keep things from worsening.

News work through the night building new lines around Willow Creek, and today they're

securing those spots while shielding Indian Creed 2.

Winds could gust 30 to 35 miles per hour this afternoon, under ongoing red flag warnings.

Stay clear of the area, check local updates on evacuations and smoke, and let's hope these

firefighters get the upper hand soon.