A fire response is underway in Roosevelt County after an ethanol plant caught fire just outside of Portales.The Portales/Roosevelt County Office of Emergency Management said police and fire crews are at the scene. Crews are mopping up efforts on Wednesday evening, March 25.Officials said there is concern the fire could spread to larger areas of the facility. Firefighters are working to contain and protect surrounding areas.People are being asked to avoid the area, near South Industrial Drive and Highway 70.Share with us: Upload your photos and videos via uLocal This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
PORTALES, N.M. —
A fire response is underway in Roosevelt County after an ethanol plant caught fire just outside of Portales.
The Portales/Roosevelt County Office of Emergency Management said police and fire crews are at the scene. Crews are mopping up efforts on Wednesday evening, March 25.
Officials said there is concern the fire could spread to larger areas of the facility. Firefighters are working to contain and protect surrounding areas.
People are being asked to avoid the area, near South Industrial Drive and Highway 70.
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