Out of Control

KOB - The Whitewater-Baldy Complex Fire continues to grow in southwestern New Mexico. The fire is now estimated at burning nearly 133,000 acres, about 30,000 acres smaller than last year's record-setting Las Conchas fire near Los Alamos. It is still zero percent contained.
Some of the firefighters spoke with KOB Eyewitness News 4 and said dedication to helping others is the reason why they are battling the blaze, but are constantly reminded what they are giving up.
Jeff Dimkey is commander of a hot shot team, specially trained and equipped, nationally funded crew of about 20 men who traveled from Washington to battle the fires.
As it continues raging, a lowered American flag is the only indication that it is Memorial Day. Dimkey said the picture serves as a constant reminder of what he is missing. "I'd be playing with my two twins that are a year old and my nine-year-old son," Dimkey said. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Out of Control