Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 11,713 acres, with 124 personnel assigned. The chance for fire weather conditions will continue its downward trajectory into the weekend. The potential for fire growth has […]
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Containment Climbs as Moisture Moves in on Vics Peak Fire
July 2, 2020 
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Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 11,463 acres, with 172 personnel assigned. The chance for fire weather conditions will continue its downward trajectory over the next four days. The potential for fire […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update – Cub Fire – July 1, 2020
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Location: Approximately 1-mile northeast of Cub Mountain, near the West Fork of the Gila River, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest.Start Date: June 28, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~535 acresVegetation: grass, brush, and multiple snags Strategy/Summary: The Cub Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on the Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update – Tadpole Fire July 1, 2020
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Location: 5 miles north of Pinos Altos, NM Start Date: June 06, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~ 11,159 acres Vegetation: Trees and Brush Containment: 70% Strategy/Summary: The southern end of the Tadpole Fire remains active with smoldering fire behavior. Fire crews are working in close coordination with a helicopter equipped with a bucket of […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update – Good Fire July 1, 2020
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Location: 1 1/2 miles Southwest of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Start Date: June 28, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~17,200acres Vegetation: Timber, Tall Grass, Brush Containment: 53% Strategy/Summary: This lightning-caused fire is burning on National Forest System lands in the Gila Wilderness. Fire crews are successfully working in coordination with a helicopter to construct hand line […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update Cub Fire July 1, 2020
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Location: Approximately 1-mile northeast of Cub Mountain, near the West Fork of the Gila River, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest. Start Date: June 28, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~535 acres Vegetation: grass, brush, and multiple snags Strategy/Summary: The Cub Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on the Wilderness Ranger District, Gila […]
Continue reading Vics Peak Fire 18% Contained, Holds Through Critical Fire Weather
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Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 10,624 acres, with 172 personnel assigned. Fire behavior continues to be active, mainly within the interior, and it will likely continue to produce heat until the […]
Continue reading Vics Peak Fire 3% Contained, Uptick in Fire Activity from Recent Weather
June 30, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 9,924 acres, with 173 personnel assigned. Yesterday’s critical fire weather led to more active fire behavior. Most of the elevated fire activity was to the north, […]
Continue reading Specialists Improve Weather and Fire Behavior Predictions on Vics Peak Fire
June 29, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 9,293 acres (3% contained), with 191 personnel assigned. Firefighters have been anticipating the critical fire weather conditions forecast for today. A Long-Term Analyst has been working […]
Continue reading Crews Prepare for Critical Fire Weather Expected Monday on Vics Peak Fire
June 28, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 8,886 acres, with 194 personnel assigned. Ground resources continue to hold and improve containment lines with help from aerial operations as weather allows. Today, air operations […]
Continue reading Elevated Fire Weather May Increase Activity on Vics Peak Fire Today
June 27, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 8,072 acres, with 165 personnel assigned. Dry thunderstorm activity will continue today over the fire area. Outflow drafts from these storms could cause gusty and erratic […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Good Fire for June 26, 2020
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Location: between Blood Canyon and Brushy Mountain, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National ForestStart Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~ 14,100 acres Cause: LightningVegetation: Pinyon Juniper Containment: 39%Current Information: This lightning-caused fire is burning on National Forest System lands in the Gila Wilderness. Wind and heat have caused the fire to grow. There is minimal fire […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update Tadpole Fire for June 26, 2020
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TADPOLE FIRELocation: 12 miles north of Silver City Start Date: June 6, 2020Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 89Containment: 45% Size: 11,089 acresVegetation: Timber with grass understory, brush, and chaparralIncident Commander: Marcus Cornwell, ICT3SUMMARY: The Tadpole Fire, was ignited by lightning and reported on June 6. The fire increased by 100 acres yesterday to 11,089 acres and […]
Continue reading Firefighters Vigilant as Dry Thunderstorms Continue Over Vics Peak Fire
June 26, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, remains at 6,912 acres, with 164 personnel assigned. The Magdalena Ranger District has experienced thunderstorm activity for the past three days, and fuels continue to dry out with minimal […]
Continue reading Suppression Strategy on Vics Peak Fire Focused on Safety
June 24, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to an estimated 6,729 acres, with 121 personnel assigned. The slight decrease in acreage from yesterday is due to improved mapping. Yesterday, the fire received gusty winds […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Tadpole Fire for June 24, 2020
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Fire Information Line: (575) 342-1536 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TADPOLE FIRE Location: 12 miles north of Silver City Start Date: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 85 Containment: 45% Size: 10,686 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update for Tadpole Fire for June 23, 2020 – Silver City Ranger District
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20200623_Tadpole_IR_Map_11x17 Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Fire Information Line: (575) 654-4181 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TADPOLE FIRE Location: 12 miles north of Silver City Start Date: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 85 Containment: 40% Size: […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Tadpole Fire for June 22, 2020 – Silver City RD
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Fire Information Line: (575) 654-4181 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TADPOLE FIRE Location: 12 miles north of Silver City Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: 9823 acres Cause: Lightning Total Personnel: 85 Containment: 30% Vegetation: Timber with […]
Continue reading Weather Conditions Cooperate for Aerial Ignitions on Vics Peak Fire
June 22, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak fire started on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest on Monday June 15, 2020. The fire is burning in the Apache Kid Wilderness in the southern portion of the San Mateo Mountains. The fire has grown to an estimated 3,785 acres, […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update for Good Fire for June 21, 2020 – Wilderness Ranger District
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Map_Good PIO June 21 Location: between Blood Canyon and Brushy Mountain, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~ 11,360 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Pinyon Juniper Containment: 50% Current Information: This lightning-caused fire had a recent reconnaissance flight and was GPS-ed at 11,360 acres. Wind and heat have caused the […]
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