Gila National Forest – Update for June 9, 2019 – Spring Fire – Black Range Ranger District

June 9, 2019 by Gila National Forest Public Affairs 0 Comments

Location: Adobe Canyon, Black Range Ranger District	Start Date: June 5, 2019
Cause: Lightning	Vegetation: ponderosa pine, pinyon juniper, grasslands, heavy dead and down from previous fires
Resources: four Type 6 engines, 1 T2-IA crew, 6 smoke jumpers	Size: ~1,900 acres
Containment: 30%	Incident Commander: Watson

Summary:

The Spring Fire, at approximately 1,900 acres, is burning on National Forest System lands in Sierra County, New Mexico. This fire is burning in an area that has had both natural and prescribed fire. The values include multiple historic structures, private lands, wildlife, and fencing. The strategy for this fire is confine and contain.

Smoke from fire rises up and away during the daytime, but in the evening smoke can pool back down in canyons, drainages, and basins. Significant smoke is anticipated for today and likely tomorrow as the fire continues to burn. For information on air quality and protecting your health, and to find guidance on distances and visibility, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire. Fire information can be found at nmfireinfo.com.

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