Santa Fe National Forest fire managers actively suppress new wildfire start

Porter Wildfire located in the Jemez Ranger District

Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers were notified of a new wildfire start, named the Porter Wildfire, located six miles northwest of the Village of Jemez Springs and approximately five miles southwest of Fenton Lake, the morning of Monday October 7, 2024. Resources were on scene immediately managing the fire with a strategy of full suppression.
The wildfire is 30 acres and cause is under investigation. Smoke may be visible from Forest
Road 376. Fire crews have containment lines around the fire using handline, roads, and natural
features. Last night, the wildfire stayed within the fire perimeter and is smoldering in grass, oak,
and ponderosa. Fire managers will spend today mopping up, which means extinguishing or
removing burning material near control lines down to the mineral soil. Currently, the Porter
Wildfire poses no threat to people or property.
This will be the only update provided unless fire behavior significantly changes. To learn more
about fire management visit the SFNF website, NM Fire Information, and SFNF social media
pages (Facebook and X).

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