Fort Wingate Fire Devastates Historic Site | Santa Fe News

A historic relic gone in flames: The long-abandoned Fort Wingate near Gallup was completely destroyed by fire, likely sparked by lightning, leaving only its stone walls standing. Fire crews battled the blaze, confirming total loss as investigators dig into the cause. It’s a sobering reminder of what’s lost when old structures fall into disrepair—and the fragility of history in the face of nature’s unpredictability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e93050e589ebb076