Wildfires in U.S New Mexico continue

Houston: Fueled by high winds and drought, wildfires starting more than one month ago continue burning in U.S southwestern mountain state of New Mexico as of Tuesday, threatening more communities in the Rocky Mountain foothills while forcing some local schools going virtual.

The wildfires have burned more than 318 square miles (824 square kilometers) of ponderosa forests across the state, destroying about 300 structures, according to local media reports.

In northern New Mexico, residents in the nearby town are prepared to evacuate if a wildfire burning there moves closer, said the reports.