April 29, 2022 
Water Fire Update, April 29, 2022 – 4 PM
Jurisdiction: USFS, Gila National Forest
Date/Time detected: April 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM
Point of Origin Location: T16S, R11W, NENE Section 10
General location: 3 miles east of the Mimbres Ranger Station
Cause: Under investigation
Current size: 700 acres
Containment: 0%
Fuels: Piñon juniper and grass
Fire Behavior: Creeping
Highlights: There is minimal road access to the fire and ground forces are being staged at strategic locations as the fire slowly progresses up East Canyon. Winds out of the southwest, accompanied by hot, dry weather, and drought-stressed vegetation (heavy to moderate loads of dead, dry grass with Piñon Juniper trees scattered throughout the area).
On April 28th, when the fire was detected, aerial resources were immediately assigned to the incident and have been the primary resource for reconnaissance and suppression tactics. Air tankers are being utilized to help slow the fire’s growth by strategically dropping fire retardant, where it can help slow the fire’s spread. Additional ground and aerial firefighting resources are mobilizing to the incident.
Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Loretta Benavidez, Water Fire PIO, 575-323-1533
NM Fire Info 
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