Deer Canyon Fire – Torrance County – Final update

Update: Yesterday and today, crews made good progress with fire suppression activities, raising containment to 50%. Fire activity has remained low, and resources continue to secure the perimeter and mop up. Interior pockets are sending up some smoke, but do not pose a threat. 

Evacuations have been lifted, and the structure threat has passed. This will be the last notification unless there are significant changes. 

The Deer Canyon Fire was discovered at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 in the Deer Canyon subdivision south of Mountainair. Currently, the lightning-caused fire is estimated to be 117 acres and is 50% contained. 
 
Evacuations / Shelters:  Evacuations have been lifted. 

Weather: Currently 96 degrees, 10% RH, southwest winds at 13 mph with gusts to 22 mph. Tonight, isolated sprinkles before 9 p.m.; mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 58; west wind 10-15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. 

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Acres: 117 estimated. 

Containment: 50% 

Start Date / Time:  Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m. 

Fuels: Grass, piñon-juniper. 

Cause: Lightning. 

Location: Deer Canyon subdivision south of Mountainair. 

Ownership: Private. 

Structure Threat: Structure threat has passed. 

Resources: Total personnel: 70. 

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