August 24, 2020 
Incident Name – Able Fire
Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District
Size: 8 acres
Cause: Lightning
Date/Time Detected: August 18, 2020
Location: Scott Able Canyon, New Mexico
Lat/Long: Example 32°42’56.0″N / 105°43’53.0″W
Firefighting Resources: 2 Type 6-Engines and support personnel
Fuel Type: Grass, pine and juniper forest
Values at Risk: None
Fire Update: Yesterday, firefighters brought ample water to increase the buffer zone around the Able Fire. This reduces the likelihood that the fire moves towards the fire perimeter. Crews also removed hazards to minimize the potential for burning debris and logs to roll into steep terrain, which can jeopardize firefighter safety.
Today, the Able Fire transitioned from a Type 4 to a Type 5 Fire with fewer necessary resources as it winds down. Crews will continue to extinguish remaining hot spots within 75 feet of control lines. There are minimal pockets of smoke still showing. The fire is now 60 percent contained.
The Forest Service asks that the public avoid recreating in this area until further notice.
Smoke and Weather Conditions: No visible smoke. Today’s weather is partly cloudy with a high of 75° F with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers. Wind speed is variable at 4 to 10 mph.
More Information: Fire updates will occur every day until no longer needed.
Please visit the NM Department of Health’s smoke page for information on protecting your health during fires and on smoky days: https://nmtracking.org/fire.
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