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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires May 30, 2022, Daily Update

Acres: 315,223 | Containment: 50% | Total personnel: 2,989 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass Highlights: […]

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Incendios de Hermits Peak y Calf Canyon 29 de mayo de 2022, Actualización diaria

Acres: 314,750 | Contención: 50% | Total del personal: 3,001 Fecha de inicio: Hermits Peak: 6 de abril 2022; Calf Canyon: 19 de abril 2022 | Causa: Hermits Peak: Fuegos salpicados por quemaduras prescritas; Calf Canyon: Restos de un incendio prescrito | Ubicación: Cerca de Gallinas Canyon Combustibles: Mezcla de coníferas, pino ponderosa, arbustos y […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Daily Update Sunday, May 29, 2022

Information Phone Line: 505-312-4593 Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.CerroPeladoFire Twitter: https:/twitter.com/SantafeNF WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR Although temperatures will be cooler today, a red flag warning remains over the fire area due to winds and relative humidity remaining in the single digits. Isolated fire activity within the perimeter increased yesterday but remained within the fire and all […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires May 29, 2022, Daily Update

Acres: 314,750 | Containment: 50% | Total personnel: 3,001 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass Highlights: […]

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Incendios de Hermits Peak y Calf Canyon 28 de mayo de 2022, Actualización diaria

Acres: 314,228 | Contención: 48% | Total del personal: 2,950 Fecha de inicio: Hermits Peak: 6 de abril 2022; Calf Canyon: 19 de abril 2022 | Causa: Hermits Peak: Fuegos salpicados por quemaduras prescritas; Calf Canyon: Restos de un incendio prescrito | Ubicación: Cerca de Gallinas Canyon | Combustibles: Mezcla de coníferas, pino ponderosa, arbustos […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires May 28, 2022, Daily Update

Acres: 314,228 | Containment: 48% | Total personnel: 2,950Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass Highlights: A […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire

Daily Update Saturday, May 28, 2022 Information Phone Line: 505-312-4593Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/ Facebook: https:/facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire Twitter: https:/twitter.com/SantafeNF INCIDENT STATISTICS: Current Size: 45,605 AcresCurrent Containment: 95%Start Date: April 22, 2022 Cause: UnknownTotal personnel: 463 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR Temperatures will continue to increase over the fire area with relative humidity remaining in the single digits. Fire activity has […]

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Cerro Pelado Post-Fire BAER SBS Map Released, May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022                                                                                                                         BAER Information: (707) 853-4243 CERRO PELADO POST-FIRE BAER SOIL BURN SEVERITY MAP RELEASED SANTA FE, NM – May 27, 2022 – Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) specialists from the USDA Forest Service and the US Department of Interior assessment teams have completed data gathering and analysis for the Cerro Pelado Fire. The […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, May 27, 2022

27 de mayo 2022, actualización diaria, 08:00AM Acres: 312,230 | Contención: 47% | Total de personal: 3,009 Fecha de inicio: Hermits Peak: 6 de abril 2022; Calf Canyon: 19 de abril 2022 | Causa: Hermits Peak: Fuegos salpicados por quemaduras prescritas; Calf Canyon: Bajo investigación | Ubicación: Cerca de Gallinas Canyon Combustibles: Mezcla de coníferas, […]

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Fire Investigators Determine Cause of Calf Canyon Fire

SANTA FE, NM – May 27, 2022 – Forest Service fire investigators have determined that the Calf Canyon Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) was caused by a pile burn holdover from January that remained dormant under the surface through three winter snow events before reemerging in […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire, May 27, 2022

Daily Update – Friday, May 27, 2022 Information Phone Line: 505-312-4593 | Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/ | Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/2022.CerroPeladoFire Twitter: twitter.com/SantafeNF INCIDENT STATISTICS: Current Size: 45,605 Acres | Current Containment: 92% |Start Date: April 22, 2022 Cause: Unknown Resources: 12 Type 2 hand crews, 18 engines, 1 bulldozer, 9 water tenders, 3 ambulances, 2 helicopters WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR Temperatures […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM Acres: 312,230 | Containment: 47% | Total personnel: 3,009 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Daily Update Thursday, May 26, 2022

INCIDENT STATISTICS: Current Size: 45,605 Acres Current Containment: 92% Start Date: April 22, 2022 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 434 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR There will be warmer weather over the fire area today with sunny skies in the morning. There is zero percent chance of precipitation, and the maximum temperature will reach into the low […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM Acres:  312,057| Containment: 46% | Total personnel: 3,091 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass Highlights: […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Daily Update Wednesday, May 25, 2022

INCIDENT STATISTICS: Current Size: 45,605 Acres Current Containment: 92% Start Date: April 22, 2022 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 575 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR Milder weather today with sunny skies in the morning. There is zero percent chance of precipitation and maximum temperature between 64 – 74 degrees. Relative humidity will be in the low teens. […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM Acres: 311,148 | Containment: 42% | Total personnel: 2,987 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass […]

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Phase 1 Emergency Assessment of Post-Fire Debris Flow Hazards for Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Area

May 24, 2022 BAER Information: (707) 853-4243 BAER SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events-be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Daily Update Tuesday, May 24, 2022

INCIDENT STATISTICS: Current Size: 45,605 Acres Current Containment: 85% Start Date: April 22, 2022 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 558 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR Temperatures will cool off a little today, with highs approaching 65 degrees and relative humidity staying in the double digits of 15-20%. Winds are forecast to be 5-17mph gusting to 25mph. Fire […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM Acres: 311,148 | Containment: 41% | Total personnel: 2957 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass […]

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Incendios de Hermits Peak y Calf Canyon, 23 de Mayo de 2022

[Spanish version ] 23 de Mayo, 2022, Acutalización Diaria, 08:00AM Hectáreas: 311,116| Contención: 40% | Personal Total: 2,930 Fecha de inicio: Hermits Peak: 6 de abril, 2022; Calf Canyon: 19 de abril, 2022 Causa: Hermits Peak: brasas escapando fuera del fuego prescrito; Calf Canyon: Bajo investigación  Ubicación: Situado cerca del Cañón de Gallinas | Combustibles: […]

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