Smoke Chokes Española Community | Santa Fe News

The Frijoles fire, sparked by lightning and now in its seventh day, is choking the air in Santa Fe County with thick smoke that’s triggering breathing emergencies—especially for asthma sufferers. Visibility is near zero, roads are closed, and residents are urged to wear masks and seal windows as officials brace for possible evacuations of 150 people. Fire Chief John Wickersham calls it nature’s wrath, hoping rain will help quench the flames, while locals cling to community strength amid worsening health scares and a haze that turns campfire scent into a lung-burning nightmare. 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/2c7912c39d0733d4