Crews respond to a fire in Capitán Mountain, report missing aircraft

LINCOLN COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Emergency crews in Lincoln County are responding to a fire in the Captáin Mountain area as well as a missing aircraft.

Officials said that the aircraft was on its way to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.

Lincoln County emergency personnel, fire departments, law enforcement and support agencies are actively responding and working to access the reported fire location to assess the situation and determine whether the fire and missing aircraft are related.

Officials ask the public to avoid the area.

This is a developing story we'll continue to update you both on air and online as we continue to learn more.