A fire broke out at a tank battery in Lea County, New Mexico, prompting an evacuation order. The incident occurred near the intersection of Frying Pan Road and Anthony Road. The evacuation zone that was established will remain in place.
The Jal Fire Department is still at the scene, monitoring the situation. Further details about the fire and evacuation are available from the Lea County Facebook page and local news sources, including KMID/KPEJ.
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