April 21, 2022 
Reported start date / time: April 21, 2022 – 1400
Cause: Unknown
Size: 15-20 acres
Location: Datil Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Fire start was 3 miles northwest of Datil. Officials are currently escorting traffic on HWY 60.
Containment: 0%
Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper and Grass.
Fire behavior: The Pine Park Fire is exhibiting moderate fire behavior with isolated torching.
Weather: Current conditions: Above normal temperatures with humidity at 6%, clear skies and drought conditions. Winds are 12-26 mph with pm winds to the south. https://www.weather.gov/. Forecast: High wind warning in effect for April 22 at 0900 to April 23 1200 am.
Resources on scene: Firefighters from the Cibola National Forest, Datil, Horse Mountain, Pie Town and Quemado Fire Departments are on scene with 6 Type 6 Engines, 1 Type 2 Handcrew, 1 Type 2 Modules, Type 3 Helicopter, Overhead, Air Tankers, Water Tenders, and Retardant Drops.
Strategy: The strategy for the Pine Park Fire is full suppression.
Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public should stay away from Pine Park Fire operations.
Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease.
The public is reminded that “If you fly, we can’t!”
Smoke may be visible in the surrounding areas of Datil, Pie Town, Alamo and Magdalena. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) website nmtracking.org
All fire updates will be posted on the Cibola NF & NGs website, New Mexico Fire Information website, and the Cibola NF & NGs Facebook & Twitter pages.
For more information on Pine Park Fire contact:
Magdalena Ranger District Office: 575-854-2281
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Supervisor’s Office: 505-346-3900
NM Fire Info 
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