Lincoln National Forest-Sacramento Ranger District-Sixteen Springs Fire

This will be the first and last post for the Sixteen Springs Fire unless there is a significant change. 

Incident Name – Sixteen Springs Fire

Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District

Size: 0.5 Acre

Containment: 100%

Cause: Human: Under investigation

Date/Time Detected: June 17, 2019, 8:06 pm

Location: Approximately 1 mile off Sixteen Springs Rd.

Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,57′,8.28″, Lon: 105°,37′,10.91″

Legal Description: T16S, R13E, NWSE Sec 4

Fuel Type: Grass, Mix Conifer

Firefighting Resources: 3 Engines

Values at Risk: Near-by homes

Fire Update: Yesterday fire crews, including local volunteer fire departments, responded to a smoke report in the Sixteen Springs area.  The fire was contained last night at 10:20 pm. Crews have completed a line around the fire and will continue mopping up this morning. This will be the first and last post for the Sixteen Springs Fire unless there is a significant change.

PIO: Laura Rabon, 575-434-7290 laura.rabon@usda.gov