May 3, 2021 
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region
Wildland Fire & Aviation Management Wildfire Morning Update
May 03, 2021
Salt Creek Fire updated size at 422 acres and remains at 50% containment
Fire Activity: Late yesterday, the fire perimeter was remapped at 422 acres. Today, crews will be continuing to secure the fire perimeter and other resources will be available for initial attack in the Shiprock area to due increased fire activity.
Weather: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms is possible after 9am. Partly sunny with a high near 68. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke: May be visible from surrounding communities including but not limited to Shiprock, Hogback, Gadii’ahi/To’Koi (Cudeii), and Nenahnezad. Smoke may settle into drainages and low-lying areas at night. For information regarding smoke, please visit nmfireinfo.com/smoke-management/
Closures and Evacuations: Evacuations have been lifted and Mesa Farm Road has reopened, we are asking the public to drive with caution and reduce their speed as fire resources will still be working in the area.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BIANavajoRegion
Date/Time Detected: Sunday, May 02, 2021
Location: Approximately 5 miles northwest of Shiprock
Resources: 2 hand crews and 5 engines
Type of Burning/Fuel Type: Russian olive, salt cedar, brush, and grass
Size: 422 acres
Containment: 50%
Jurisdiction: BIA-Navajo Region
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