The Wilson Mesa Fire located in the Elliott Barker Wildlife Area northeast of Cimarron, NM is 60% contained and estimated at 155 acres. No structures are threatened. Light precipitation has moderated fire activity and all containment lines held overnight. Today, firefighters will continue to work on securing containment lines and mop-up hot spots. Follow nmfireinfo.com for continuing updates.
Incident Name: Wilson Mesa Fire
Start Date & Time: July 20, 2020 – 1630
Start Location: Northwest of Cimarron, NM, Colfax County
Latitude: 36.63286
Longitude: -105.12418
Cause of Fire: Lightning
Area Vegetation: Grass, ponderosa pine
Estimated Acres Burned: 155
Ownership(s): State
Structures Threatened: NO
Structures Burned: NO
Evacuations: NO
Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
EMNRD Forestry Division
wendy.mason@state.nm.us
505-690-8210
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