three stories high and blowing sideways. it was just surreal. i couldn t believe what was happening. reporter:. jon: meanwhile in southern new mexico cruises struggling to get ahead of one massive fire near a mountain community. one concern now, too many fires, not enough resources. joining us on the phone, larimer county sheriff s information officer, john schultz. what does today look like? we have 36,998 acres burnt. we have 0% containment. we have 400 personnel on the ground. we re hoping quieter day as far as the weather. this is fueled primarily by wind and very dry conditions. we re hoping for wind to die down a little bit today and give crews a chance to try to get some containment going. jon: i heard one report that thunderstorms were possible. that is always a good news and bad news situation. does look like you might