Strong winds could push New Mexico wildfire toward mountain town of Las Vegas

It comes as New Mexico’s governor asked President Joe Biden to declare a disaster so federal aid can come for the largest fire burning in the US

A slurry bomber dumps fire retardant between the Calf Canyon/Hermit Peak Fire and homes on the westside of Las Vegas, New Mexico (Eddie Moore/The Albuquerque Journal/AP)

Strong winds are expected to blow a worsening wildfire towards a mountain town in New Mexico.

The blaze grew overnight to 250 square miles and is heading towards Las Vegas, which has a population of around 13,000.