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Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fires combine

April 23, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 42,341  acres Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Total personnel: 419 Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights: Structure loss has occurred due to the extreme weather experienced yesterday that caused uncontrolled fire line that impacted communities. Firefighters and law enforcement are gaining access […]

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New Fire Start on SFNF Jemez Ranger District: Cerro Pelado Fire

Start date: April 22, 2022        Cause: Unknown          Size: 50+ acres                             Containment: 0% Location: Forest Road 10 and NM Highway 4 approximately 7 miles east of Jemez Springs Evacuations: Sandoval County is evacuating the communities of Sierra Los Pinos and Los Griegos due to extremely windy dry conditions and the Cerro Pelado Fire’s potential for growth. […]

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Extreme weather and dangerous conditions on Calf Canyon Fire

April 22, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 3,000 acres Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Containment: 0% Total personnel: 124 Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  The National Weather Service has issued an extreme weather warning. The public is encouraged to stay vigilant on evacuation status through the San Miguel […]

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Extreme weather and dangerous conditions on the Hermits Peak Fire

April 22, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 7,573 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 91% Total personnel: 264 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  The National Weather Service has […]

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SFNF Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

SANTA FE, NM – April 21, 2022 – Based on recent wildfire activity and persistent severe fire weather conditions, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will implement forest-wide Stage 2 fire restrictions at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, April 22, to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Forest managers use several criteria to determine when to […]

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Suppression efforts continue on Calf Canyon Fire

April 21, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 123 acres Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Containment: 0% Total personnel: 99 Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  Despite weather conditions yesterday, crews had a lot of success along the southern edge of the fire. Air resources were able to complete water […]

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Precautionary measures on the Hermits Peak Fire

April 21, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 7,573 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 91% Total personnel: 358 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  Despite aggressive winds Wednesday, crews […]

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Calf Canyon Fire

April 20, 2022, Daily Update, 9:00AM Acres: 150 acres Start Date:  April 19, 2022 Cause: Under investigation Containment: 0% Total personnel: 75 Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  The Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team 1, led by Incident Commander Carl Schwope, assumed command of the Calf Canyon Fire on Tuesday, […]

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Aviso de viento y condiciones secas en el incendio Hermits Peak

20 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 7,573 acres Fecha de inicio: 6 de abril de 2022 Causa: Múltiples incendios puntuales se propagaron más allá de los límites del proyecto de incendios prescrito. Contención: 81% Personal total: 460 Localización: aproximadamente 12 millas al noroeste de Las Vegas, NM, Distrito de guardabosques Pecos/Las Vegas, Hermits […]

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Wind advisory and dry conditions on Hermits Peak Fire

April 20, 2022, Daily Update, 10:00AM Acres: 7,573 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 81% Total personnel: 460 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:  With the high winds today, […]

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Progreso continuo en el incendio Hermits Peak

19 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 7,581 acres Fecha de inicio: 6 de abril de 2022 Causa: Múltiples incendios puntuales se propagaron más allá de los límites del proyecto de incendios prescrito. Contención: 81% Personal total: 567 Localización: aproximadamente 12 millas al noroeste de Las Vegas, NM, Distrito de guardabosques Pecos/Las Vegas, Hermits […]

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Continued progress on Hermits Peak Fire

April 19, 2022 Daily Update, 9:00AM Acres: 7,581 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 81% Total personnel: 567 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights:   Suppression efforts increased containment of […]

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Aumenta la contención en el incendio Hermits Peak

18 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 7,545 acres Fecha de inicio: 6 de abril de 2022 Causa: Múltiples incendios puntuales se propagaron más allá de los límites del proyecto de incendios prescrito. Contención: 61% Personal total: 672 Localización: aproximadamente 12 millas al noroeste de Las Vegas, NM, Distrito de guardabosques Pecos/Las Vegas, Hermits […]

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Containment increases on Hermits Peak Fire

April 18, 2022 Daily Update Acres: 7,545 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 61% Total personnel: 672 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer Highlights: Fire activity moderated along the northern […]

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Progreso continúa en el incendio Hermits Peak

17 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 7,514 acres Fecha de inicio: 6 de abril de 2022 Causa: Múltiples incendios puntuales se propagaron más allá de los límites del proyecto de incendios prescrito. Contención: 46% Personal total: 691 Localización: aproximadamente 12 millas al noroeste de Las Vegas, NM, Distrito de guardabosques Pecos/Las Vegas, Hermits […]

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Progress Continues on Hermits Peak Fire

April 17, 2022 Daily Update Acres: 7,514 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 46% Total personnel: 691 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos WildernessFuels: Mixed conifer Highlights: Fire activity moderated along the northern edge […]

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Aumentar el contención en el incendio Hermits Peak

16 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 7,371 acres Fecha de inicio: 6 de abril de 2022 Causa: Múltiples incendios puntuales se propagaron más allá de los límites del proyecto de incendios prescrito. Contención: 46% Personal total: 527 Localización: aproximadamente 12 millas al noroeste de Las Vegas, NM, Distrito de guardabosques Pecos/Las Vegas, Hermits […]

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Increased Containment on the Hermits Peak Fire

April 16, 2022 Daily Update Acres: 7,371 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundary Containment: 46% Total personnel: 527 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos Wilderness Fuels: Mixed conifer A virtual community meeting was held at […]

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Bomberos toman control del incendio Hermits Peak

(Spanish version) 15 de abril de 2022 Actualización diaria Acres: 7,081 acres Fecha de inicio: 6 de abril de 2022 Causa: Múltiples incendios puntuales se propagron más allá de los límites del proyecto de incendios prescrito. Contención: 33% Personal total: 520 Localización: aproximadamente 12 millas al noroeste de Las Vegas, NM, Distrito de guardabosques Pecos/Las […]

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Firefighters gain ground on the Hermits Peak Fire

April 15, 2022 Daily Update Acres: 7,081 acres Start Date:  April 6, 2022 Cause: Multiple spot fires spread beyond the prescribed fire project boundaryContainment: 33%Total personnel: 520 Location: Approx. 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NM, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Hermits Peak/Pecos WildernessFuels: Mixed conifer There will be a virtual community meeting at 8PM hosted […]

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