June 17, 2018 
Incident Name – Crooked Creek fire
Fire Update: The Crooked Creek fire, located in a remote location on the northern portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District in Crooked Canyon, experienced little to no growth overnight and is approximately 55 acres. Fire activity is minimal with some smoldering. The fire received spotty precipitation yesterday.
Due to the remote location and rough terrain firefighting resources will continue to monitor fire activity today, begin fire line preparation and continue to identify safe locations to establish and prep additional fire lines. Additional management actions will be further determined by fire activity, weather, and continued progression of the fire.
Jurisdiction: Guadalupe Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest
Date/Time Detected: June 15, 2018, 11:16 am
Location: Crooked Canyon
Lat/Long: 32 30.462, -105 1.590
Firefighting Resources: Sacramento Hotshots and 2 engines
Values at Risk: None
Fuel Type: Grass with open Piñon-Juniper
Size: Approximately 55 acres
Cause: Lightning
Regarding smoke, in the event of a prescribed fire or wildfire: If visibility becomes lower because of smoke, please visit the NM Department of Health’s smoke page: https://nmtracking.org/fire
PIO: Jeannette Dreadfulwater, 208-512-9445, jmdreadfulwater@fs.fed.us
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