April 22, 2022 
The East Fire started on private land this afternoon near Mimbres off Highway 35 in East Canyon in Grant County. The fire is estimated at 100 acres and spreading up East Canyon. At least four homes are threatened at this time and crews are in place to help protect them. Firefighter and public safety are a top priority and crews will adjust as the situation changes. Poor visibility is masking the head of the fire as winds are gusting to 50 miles per hour. Multiple resources are on the scene and en route.
Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at
https://nmtracking.org/environment/air/FireAndSmoke.html.
Incident Name: East Fire
Start Date & Time: 04/22/22 @ 1620
Start Location: Mimbres, near HWY 35 in East Canyon, Grant County
Latitude: 32 54 19.8
Longitude: 108 00 04.3
Cause of Fire: Under investigation
Area Vegetation: Grass, brush, timber
Estimated Acres Burned: 100+
Ownership(s): Private
Structures Threatened: Yes, 4+
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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