Large fire south of Roswell, Chaves County, near airport; Chaves County Sheriff advises residents to avoid area; no evacuations, shelter in place.

A large fire south of Roswell, Chaves County, with potential to produce deadly gases, has prompted the Chaves County Sheriff's Office to advise residents to avoid the area. The fire was reported near the Roswell Air Center, and while no evacuations are necessary, residents are asked to shelter in place. This structure fire near the Roswell Airport was reported shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and is being addressed by the Roswell Fire Department and Chaves County volunteer fire crews.