Elderly couple found dead in New Mexico's McBride Fire
Evacuations were ordered after the fire jumped the road, threatening homes and businesses within the town
McBride Fire destroys more than 200 homes, at least 2 dead
More than 200 homes have been lost due to the McBride Fire. The blaze has burned more than 5,700 acres so far. FOX Weather’s Max Gorden with more.
RUIDOSO, N.M. – An elderly couple has been found dead after a wildfire overtook their New Mexico home while trying to evacuate the area.
Officials said they were contacted by concerned family members who hadn’t heard from the couple since they tried to leave on Tuesday afternoon.
Their remains were found inside the home on Wednesday.
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Image 1 of 6Gusty winds caused damage and helped spread wildfires in southern New Mexico. (Mary Wilmeth)
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Image 2 of 6Gusty winds caused damage and helped spread wildfires in southern New Mexico. (Mary Wilmeth)
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Image 3 of 6Gusty winds caused damage and helped spread wildfires in southern New Mexico. (Mary Wilmeth)
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Image 4 of 6Gusty winds caused damage and helped spread wildfires in southern New Mexico. (Eugene Heathman)
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Image 5 of 6Gusty winds caused damage and helped spread wildfires in southern New Mexico. (Eugene Heathman)
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Image 6 of 6Gusty winds caused damage and helped spread wildfires in southern New Mexico. (Eugene Heathman)
The McBride Fire has threatened neighborhoods and businesses for days, prompting evacuations throughout the town.
Winds of up to 60 mph were reported in the region, allowing the fire to continue growing and spreading across the area.
As of Thursday morning, officials said more than 200 homes and structures had been damaged or destroyed by the fire.
So far, the fire has burned more than 5,700 acres and was still 0% contained.