A fire breaks out in a town near Paradise; Oregon and New Mexico witness wildfires

Firefighters successfully contained two wildfires that killed two people and displaced thousands on Mescalero tribal lands and in the Ruidoso area, about two hours from Albuquerque. The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of people who may have started the fires.

The South Fork Fire has burned 17,569 acres and is 64% contained, and the Salt Fire has burned 7,939 acres and is 55% contained, officials said early Wednesday. Residents were allowed to return to their homes this week after evacuation orders were lifted, but crews were still working on the flames along Highway 70. The fires have been burning since June 17.

Authorities have asked residents near Ruidoso not to set off fireworks this July 4 to avoid sparking new fires in the dry climate.

Oregon fire spreads quickly, fueled by wildfires

A fast-growing fire that broke out Tuesday in central Oregon had consumed more than 2,400 acres as of Wednesday morning, up from 1,700 acres as of Tuesday evening, authorities said. The Darlene 3 fire was 30% contained overnight.