The Arroyo Fire is burning on private land, approximately 5 miles east of Bloomfield in San Juan County. The fire has burned two mobile homes, multiple outbuildings and vehicles. Additional structures are threatened, but there are no evacuations at this time. The fire is currently estimated at 7 acres and 0% contained. Fuels include Russian olive and salt cedar. Multiple resources are fighting this fire and working to stop its forward progress. The cause is under investigation.
Start Date & Time: July 1, 2019 – 1530
Start Location: San Juan County, 5 miles east of Bloomfield
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Russian olive, salt cedar
Acres Burned: 7 acres
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: Yes
Structures Burned: Yes, 2 mobile homes, multiple vehicles
Evacuations (Y or N & #): N
Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
NM State Forestry Division
Wendy.Mason@state.nm.us
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