April 22, 2022 
The Campbell Road Fire is located east of Des Moines off of Road 370 and Campbell Road in Union County. This wind-driven fire is very active and running in pinon-juniper, grass, and brush. The fire is estimated at 950 acres and 0% contained. Structures are threatened, and evacuations are possible. Winds are 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Numerous local resources are at the scene and working in very rough terrain. The cause is under investigation.
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Incident Name: Campbell Road Fire
Start Date & Time: 04/22/22 @ 1440
Start Location: Road 370 and Campbell Road, Union County
Latitude: 36.64571
Longitude: -103.37290
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Grass, brush, pinion-juniper
Estimated Acres Burned: 950
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: Yes
Structures Burned: No
Evacuations: Possible
Wendy Mason
Wildfire Prevention & Communications Coordinator
Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Dept. (EMNRD)
Forestry Division
wendy.mason@state.nm.us
NM Fire Info 
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