National Park Superintendent Mitzi Frank announced that the two lightning caused fires are still being monitored within El Malpais National Monument. Both fires are surrounded by lava and burning within ponderosa forests with needles and grassy vegetation. However, firefighters will take action if needed. The Braided Cave Fire is located in the southwest corner of El Malpais […]
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National Park Service firefighters monitoring several lightning ignited wildfires at El Malpais National Monument
July 24, 2017 
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Grants, NM – National Park Superintendent Mitzi Frank announced that there are several lightning caused fires currently being monitored within El Malpais National Monument. Both fires are in remote locations surrounded by lava and burning within ponderosa forests with needles and grassy vegetation. Firefighters will take action if conditions change. The Braided Cave Fire was […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – Guadalupe Ranger District – Rock Pile Fire – FINAL FIRE UPDATE 7/17/17 – 1:20 pm
July 17, 2017 0 Comments
Fire Name: Rock Pile Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 07/12/17 4:00 pm Location: West of Big Canyon, 12 Miles from Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°, 1′, 42.53″, Long: 104°, 45′, 59.77″ Legal Description: T26S, R21E, NWSW Sec 24 Firefighting Resources: 6 personnel, 1 Engine Values at Risk: None Hazards: Snags, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Outlaw Fire
July 15, 2017 0 Comments
Location: West of U.S. Highway 180, Glenwood Ranger District, Gila National Forest. Legal description – T13S, R20W, Section 2. Start Date: July 15, 2017 Size: ~8 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Grasses and pinon juniper Resources: Monitoring. Containment: 0% Summary: The Outlaw Fire is burning on National Forest System Lands on the Glenwood Ranger District, Gila […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – White Horse Fire Update – 7/15/17 1:45 pm
July 15, 2017 0 Comments
Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 07/07/17 3:15pm Location: Approximately 14 miles northwest of Ruidoso, NM in the White Mountain Wilderness. Lat/Long: Lat 33°, 27′, 20.67″ x Long 105°, 50′, 48.84″ Legal Description: T10S, R10E, Sec 12 Firefighting Resources: One Forest Service engine, plus overhead. Values at Risk: None identified at this time Hazards: Terrain, snags […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Taylor Canyon Fire Update – 07/14/2017
July 14, 2017 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; July 14, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is now at 4,728 acres. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located in Taylor Canyon, 55 miles west of Magdalena, NM, in the San Mateo Mountains. “Safety of the fire fighter […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Whiterock & Tower Fire, Glenwood Ranger District – July 13, 2017
July 13, 2017 0 Comments
Whiterock Fire Location: 4 miles west of mile marker 37 on U.S. Highway 180 and south of Saliz Pass, near the top of Whiterocks Mountain close to the Arizona border. Legal description — T9S, R21W, Section 30. Start Date: July 10, 2017 Size: ~20 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine transitioning into pinon juniper Resources: […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Taylor Canyon Fire Update – 07/13/17
July 13, 2017 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; July 13, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is now at 4,336 acres. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located in Taylor Canyon, 55 miles west of Magdalena, NM, in the San Mateo Mountains. Increase in fire size today […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Whiterocks Fire – Glenwood Ranger District
July 10, 2017 0 Comments
Whiterocks Fire Location: 4 miles west of mile marker 37 on U.S. Highway 180 and south of Saliz Pass, near the top of Whiterocks Mountain close to the Arizona border. Legal description — T9S, R21W, Section 30. Start Date: July 10, 2017 Size: ~7-10 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Taylor Canyon Fire Update-7/10/2017
July 10, 2017 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; July 10, 2017 – For Immediate Release – The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is 60 acres in size with approximately 20 assigned personnel. Resources include one Wildland Fire Module, four Type 6 Engines, and one Type 3 Helicopter. The lightning-caused fire started on July 6 and is located […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Magdalena Ranger District Taylor Canyon Fire Update – 07/09/2017
July 9, 2017 0 Comments
Taylor Canyon Fire Starts on the Magdalena Ranger District Magdalena, NM; July 9, 2017 – For Immediate Release. The Taylor Canyon Fire, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is 60 acres in size with approximately 20 assigned personnel. Resources include one Wildland Fire Module, four Type 6 Engines, and one Type 3 Helicopter. The lightning-caused […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire July 4th, 2017 @ 1000
July 4, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: ~7,400 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: 1 wildland fire module, Crew 621 and other fire personnel with a total of 20 Containment: 42% (managed for multiple resource objectives) Summary: The […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest -Logan Fire – FIRST & FINAL UPDATE – 7/3/17 – 11:45 AM
July 3, 2017 0 Comments
The Logan Fire, on the Sacramento Ranger District, was reported yesterday (7/2/17) afternoon. The fire’s location: 3 miles west of Sacramento Lookout and 3 1/2 miles south of Sunspot. Upon initial size up of the fire, Forest Service firefighters determined that it was caused by lightning and several cabins, about 1/2 mile away, were identified as potential values at risk. Firefighters proceeded with a full […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire June 29, 2017 @ 0900
June 29, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,397 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 34 Containment: 10% (managed for multiple resource objectives) Summary: The Round […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Copperas Fire
June 28, 2017 0 Comments
Location: 1 mile southwest of Copperas Mountain, Gila Wilderness, Wilderness Ranger District Start Date: June 27, 2017 Size: 10 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Heavy fuels including large grass component, mostly ponderosa pine with an oak component. Resources: 9 person Wilderness hand crew, 3 helitack members Containment: 0% Summary: The Copperas Fire is […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 28, 2017 @ 0900
June 28, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 89 Containment: 10% (managed for multiple resource […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 27, 2017 @ 0900
June 27, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 89 Containment: 10% (managed for multiple resource objectives) […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Corral and Straw Fire – June 27, 2017 @ 0800
June 27, 2017 0 Comments
Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 19,850 acres and is burning with low to moderate intensity in pinon juniper grassland fuels and some pine stringers. The fire received just under ½ inch of rain during Saturday’s precipitation. This fire is showing low behavior which is as it should in a fire-adapted ecosystem. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Fires on Reserve Ranger District
June 27, 2017 0 Comments
Reserve, NM, June 27, 2017—For Immediate Release. The Reserve Ranger District has 3 fires on National Forest System lands in Catron County, NM. Teacher, Gravel and Seven fires have transitioned to Type 4 organization. Fire activity is minimal with interior smoke. Teacher fire remains at 3,555 acres, Gravel at 2,880 acres and Seven Fire at […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire June 26, 2017 @ 0900
June 26, 2017 0 Comments
Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 7,269 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 3 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 101 Containment: 0% (managed for multiple […]
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