Location of fire burning this morning in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/Watch Duty

COUNTY News:

A fire near Battleship Rock in the Jemez Mountains has been reported this morning and has burned approximately 15 acres. Evacuation orders have been issued for Jemez Falls Campground in the Santa Fe National Forest.

Sandoval Fire is on scene fully suppressing the fire.

Smoke may be visible throughout the day surrounding communities. There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire.

Use caution if traveling through this area as firefighters may be along N.M. 4.

Further details about the fire can be found on the Watch Duty site: https://app.watchduty.org/i/104385.