Firefighters Battling New Mexico Blaze Brace For Wind

A massive wildfire in Mexico, initially caused by a prescribed burn that went out of control, has merged with another fire, leading to significant challenges for firefighters. Aircraft have been deployed to drop fire retardant and water to control the blaze. The fire has resulted in the destruction of at least 277 homes and other structures.

What was the cause of the prescribed burn that got out of control?

What was the impact of the wildfire on homes and structures?