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 […]
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Gila National Forest – Whiterocks Fire – Glenwood Ranger District
July 10, 2017 
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire – June 25, 2017 @ 0900
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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 99 Containment: 0% (managed for multiple […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Corral Fire and Straw Fire – June 23, 2017 @ 1000
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Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 17,029 acres and is burning with low to moderate intensity in pinon juniper grassland fuels and some pine stringers. Recent operations have been working to keeping fire from crossing FR 150 and monitoring fire behavior. Wilderness District Ranger Rachelle Huddleston-Lorton stated “I am very pleased with the […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire 6/23/2017 @ 0900
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 6,577 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Four wildland fire modules, 4 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 69 Containment: 0% (managed for multiple […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Gravel Fire June 22, 2017 @ 0900
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Location: in the area of Snow Lake, Reserve Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date: June 9, 2017 Size: 2,873 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Short grasses, timber understory and heavy logging slash Resources: 77 personnel, including 2 Type 6 engines. Containment: 0% (managed for multiple resource objectives) Summary: The Gravel Fire is burning on National […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Round Fire June 21, 2017 @ 1000
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Location: Aldo Leopold Wilderness, Black Range Ranger District Start Date: June 6, 2017 Size: 6,577 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Ponderosa pine and grass with a mixed conifer component Resources: Five wildland fire modules, 4 engines, 2 EMTs, 1 water tender and other fire personnel with a total of 96. Containment: 0% (managed for multiple […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Corral Fire & Straw Fire 6/21/2017
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Gila West One Pager 6-21-2017Gila_NF_One_Page_East_06212017 Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 16,924 acres and is burning with low to moderate intensity in pinon juniper grassland fuels and some pine stringers. The fire received some precipitation and thunderstorms are expected through Thursday. Operations for the next 3-5 days included continuing to prep FR 150 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Corral Fire & Straw Fire – 6/20/2017
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Gila West One Pager 6-20-2017 (1)Gila_NF_One_Page_East_06202017 Corral Fire The Corral Fire is estimated at 16,321 acres and is burning with low to moderate intensity in pinon juniper grassland fuels and some pine stringers. The fire received some precipitation and thunderstorms are expected through Thursday. Operations for the next 3-5 days included continuing to prep FR […]
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