martha? martha: i have heard of evacuations of more than 10,000 people, how is that going. >> reporter: the latest number i have is 12,000, that have been evacuated at least from the surrounding area and it is called the loss conches fire and the first 24 hours, 43,000 acres burned and the evacuation order made its way through television an internet and radio and it reminds people of a fire 11 years ago and they are more prepared, this time and while the forest burns they don't expect the homes to burn down, and are better prepared, they say but anyway you look at it, the threat again is gut-wrenching. take a listen: >> you go through the same anxiety as you did 11 years ago. >> yeah. >> you don't know, when we leave, if we'll have a home to come home to. >> reporter: smoker can be seen in albuquerque, 80 miles away and evacuation shelters are set