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Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation
Cold Case · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
NEW MEXICO FIRES
Justice for Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What physical evidence exists at the fire scene that could indicate the cause—accidental or intentional?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any individuals in the area when the fire started who may have witnessed the ignition?
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clue
Lead #3Are there any reports of suspicious activity or individuals near the reservation prior to the fire's discovery?
The Salt Fire was discovered on June 17, 2024, on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation in New Mexico, with the cause still undetermined. The FBI's Albuquerque Field Office is leading an investigation alongside local, state, federal, and tribal partners to identify how the fire started. The public's assistance is needed to help determine whether the fire was intentionally set or resulted from negligence.
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timeline
Lead #4What was the exact time the fire was discovered and when is it estimated to have started?
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Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation June 17, 2024 The FBI's Albuquerque Field Office is assisting local, state, federal, and tribal partners in the ongoing investigation of the fire on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. The Salt Fire was discovered on June 17, 2024.
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the cause of this fire.
Timeline of Events
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2024-06-17
Salt Fire Discovered
The Salt Fire was discovered on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation on June 17, 2024.
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Case Information
Incident:June 17, 2024
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 17, 2024
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case