Beehive Fire Grows to Over 2,200 Acres

Amid another Red Flag Warning, firefighters continued to work the Beehive Fire, which has grown to an estimated 2,236 acres with 0% containment. Most of the growth was on the fire’s flanks while its head did not significantly progress, remaining in the Lamy Peak area.

Helicopters and air tankers worked on the fire when winds allowed while dozers and ground crews focused on building control lines. A night shift will patrol the fire area this evening, focusing on structures on nearby private properties.

The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team will take command of the fire’s management Monday morning.

WEATHER

There are no Red Flag Warnings or other active watches, warnings or advisories forecasted for the area at this time.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Stage 1 fire restrictions remain in effect, increasing to Stage 2 at 8 a.m. on Tuesday.

BACKGROUND

The Beehive Fire was first reported at about 1 p.m. on June 26 to the north of Highway 64 in the Tusas Valley, about 15 miles west of Tres Piedras. It was first called in by the crew of a detection flight, which was ordered to survey the forest after recent lightning activity.