EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The New Mexico state forester announced that fire restrictions are ending Friday, Sept. 5 across more than a dozen counties in New Mexico.

Fire restrictions were rescinded for the following counties: Catron, Chaves, Cibola, De Baca, Dona Ana, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, Roosevelt, Sierra, Socorro, Torrence, and Valencia.

The rescission comes in response to recent wet weather which has reduced the wildfire threat in these areas, the State Forestry Division said in a news release.

“Precipitation throughout the monsoon season has helped mitigate drought conditions,” said State Forester Laura McCarthy. “However, the public should continue to take steps to prevent human-caused wildfires.”

Humans account for 80% of wildfire starts in the state, a

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