Final Update: Oak Flat Fire, Sandia Ranger District

Albuquerque, NM – April 8, 2021 – This will be the final news update.

Fire management has advised that the Oak Flat Fire is 100% contained and will continue to patrol, monitor and mop up hotspots.

Location:  Oak Flat area of the Sandia Ranger District, off Forest Service Road 602 on the Cibola National Forest.

Start Date: April 7, 2021         Approx. Start Time: 1500       Size: .4 acres      

Containment: 100%

Cause:  Under investigation

Vegetation: Pinyon, Juniper and Ponderosa Pine

Resources on Scene: small fire module, fire investigator, and prevention unit.

Sandia Ranger District: 505-281-3304

Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands Supervisor’s Office: 505-346-3900