FBI Announces $10,000 Reward in New Mexico Wildfires Investigation

The FBI on Sunday announced that it is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in a series of deadly wildfires in New Mexico. Earlier this month, two wildfires were discovered near Ruidoso, New Mexico, the federal law enforcement bureau said. “The South Fork Fire and Salt Fire were discovered on June 17, 2024,” the FBI bulletin stated. “Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the cause of these fires.” The FBI announcement did not provide more details on whether it believes there is a suspect in the case or whether the fires were an intentional act. “The FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office is assisting local, state, federal, and tribal partners in the ongoing investigation of the fires near Ruidoso,” it said....