The South Fork Fire and Salt Fire continue to burn in New Mexico

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire are still burning in southern New Mexico.

The fire, which started Monday, June 17, has burned more than 20,000 acres and is 0% contained, according to the Village of Ruidoso's website. It has destroyed about 1,400 buildings and forced about 8,000 people to evacuate.

The Salt Fire is moving quickly toward Ruidoso Downs, posing an imminent threat. Mandatory evacuations are in effect, officials said.

The South Fork Fire is burning on Mescalero Tribal, US Forest Service land and in areas around Ruidoso. The Salt Fire is also active on the Mescalero Reservation. According to officials, a complex incident management team is managing both fires.