Blue Fire Morning Update, May 23, 2024 

Update: The Blue fire continues to burn in a remote area of the White Mountain Wilderness. Crews are assessing existing trails to determine their suitability as containment lines. While crews work in the area, a closure order is in effect to ensure their safety. This area closure includes portions of the 107 Road on forest lands, including 107C, the South Fork Campground, and portions of 107 that are west of 107C.Light smoke may be visible, but significant impacts to the community are not currently expected. 

Close up of 107 Area Closure:  

Start Date / Time: May 17, 2024, approximately 3:45 p.m. 

Cause: Lightning 

Size: Blue Fire:.5 acres Blue 2 Fire: 48 acres  

Location: White Mountain Wilderness 

Resources: 48 Personnel 

Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Dead and dead/down trees 

Containment: 0% 

Tactic: Full Suppression 

Road Closures: 107 On Forest Land 

Smoke: Light 

Evacuations: None 

Area Closures: Part of White Mountain Wilderness Area, See link for more information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/nmlnf-blue-2-fire/-closure-update-for-trails-on-white-mountain-wilderness-area-05-22-2024 

More Information:  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LincolnNationalForest  

NM Fire Info: www.NMFireInfo.com 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmlnf-blue-2-fire  

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