March 10, 2019 
The Ironworks Fire in Los Chavez, NM is currently 25% contained with 50% containment expected by the end of today (03/10). Wind and rain may impact the fire area starting tonight and potentially over the next two days. Fire behavior is minimal and full containment is expected by mid-week. Approximately 55 firefighters remain on the scene and will continue to work on strengthening containment lines and mopping up hot spots. The fire began Thursday (03/07) and has burned approximately 139 acres.
Incident Name: Ironworks Fire
Start Date & Time: March 7, 2019 – 1545
Start Location: Valencia County, Los Chavez area
Cause of Fire: Unknown
Area Vegetation: Bosque, grass, brush
Acres Burned: 139 acres
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: No – threat has passed
Structures Burned: Yes
Evacuations (Y or N & #): N, Lifted
Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
NM State Forestry Division
Wendy.Mason@state.nm.us
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