Agencies work to contain fire near Tucumcari

TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KFDA) - Multiple agencies are working to contain a fire on the west side of Tucumcari near I-40 and Route 66.

According to the Quay County Fire Marshal, the fire started on the west side of Tucumcari around 2:30 Saturday afternoon.

The fire started off the north side of I-40 where Route 66 meets the interstate.

Seven departments have responded to this fire including the New Mexico Forestry Division.

Officials say the fire is estimated to be 124 acres.

Two abandoned buildings have been lost in the fire, but no evacuations have been prompted.