sheds. we're told horses and wildlife have been killed. fire officials say structures are still in threat -- especially as these winds pick up. one of the homes that was destroyed sits directly behind me. and neighbors say the homeowner was away at the time -- at his father's funeral in mexico -- and now has to come back to this. i'll have that story at six. live in ruidoso. jeff maher. kob. eyewitness news 4. because of the situation in ruidoso, the lincoln national forest has stepped up its fire restrictions. the stage two restrictions include a ban on fires, except in fire rings and grills at developed recreational sites. and smoking is only allowed inside vehicles or approved buildings. visitors can still use gas stoves and lanterns. the ruidoso area is among a large portion of the state seeing red flag warnings tonight. chief meteorologist jason stiff is tracking the conditions from the pinpoint four storm center. jason? right now, a
