Magdalena, NM; June 15, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew in size yesterday and is now 23,915 acres; at 30% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Grows to 21,722 Acres
Magdalena, NM; June 14, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew in size yesterday and is now 21,722 acres; at 30% containment. Acreage will increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Increases to 20,615 Acres
Magdalena, NM; June 13, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District had an increase in size yesterday and is now 20,615 acres; at 30% containment. Acreage will increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Remains at 19,824 Acres
Magdalena, NM; June 12, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District had minimal growth in size yesterday and is now 19,824 acres; at 25% containment. Acreage will increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Grows to 19,806 Acres
Magdalena, NM; June 11, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew in size yesterday and is now 19,806 acres; at 25% containment. Acreage will increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire at 15,940 Acres
Magdalena, NM; June 10, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size yesterday and is now 15,940 acres; at 25% containment. Acreage will increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’- The North Fire at 14,508 Acres
Magdalena, NM; June 9, 2016 – The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District continues to increase in size and is now 14,508 acres; at 20% containment. Acreage will increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – North Fire Grows to 12,495 Acres as Command Changes
Magdalena, NM; June 8, 2016 – After two weeks as Incident Commander, Mike Smith has transferred command of the North Fire to new Incident Commander Scott Schrenk. This transfer of command is routine during fires that are predicted to burn for a long period of time. The fire on the Magdalena Ranger District is now […]
Continue readingNorth Fire Now at 8,151 Acres
Magdalena, NM; June 7, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew by 240 acres to 8,151 acres and is at 20% containment. Acreage is expected to increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of […]
Continue readingThe North Fire Grows Minimally to 7,911 Acres
The North Fire Grows Minimally to 7,911 acres Magdalena, NM; June 6, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District once again showed minimal growth yesterday and is now 7,911 acres. This number will continue to increase daily as ignition operations continue. The lightning-caused management fire started on May 21st and is located […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire at 7,878 acres
Magdalena, NM; June 5, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District had minimal growth yesterday and is now 7,878 acres. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire is being actively managed for multiple resource benefits. It is now 20% contained. […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire at 7,604 acres
Magdalena, NM; June 4, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size and is now approximately 7,604 acres. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire is being actively managed for multiple resource benefits. It is now 20% contained. […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire at 6,946 acres
Magdalena, NM; June 3, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District had minimal growth yesterday and is now approximately 6,946 acres. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire is being actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Firing operations continued on […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire at 6,767
Magdalena, NM; June 2, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District had minimal growth yesterday, and is now approximately 6,767 acres. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire is being actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday afternoon the North […]
Continue readingCoyote Fire: Fire crews assess and begin trail mitigation in the backcountry to prepare for reopening
COYOTE FIRE UPDATE NPS Photo/ Richard Haas Wednesday 06/1/2016 – 1600 Fire crews assess and begin trail mitigation in the backcountry to prepare for reopening Acres: 14,442 Start Date: May 7, 2016 Cause: Lightning Location: 46 miles SW of Carlsbad, NM Containment: 50% Fuels/Topography: Timber/grass/chaparral, rugged terrain Total personnel: 30 Fire crews continue to monitor […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire Grew to 6,581 acres
Magdalena, NM; June 1, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District grew in size yesterday, and is now approximately 6,581 acres. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire is being actively managed for multiple resource benefits. Yesterday afternoon the North […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire at 4,548 acres
Magdalena, NM; May 30, 2016 – The 4, 548 acre North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District had minimal fire spread yesterday. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 5 miles east of Grassy Lookout and 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. This lightning-caused fire is being actively managed for multiple resource benefits. […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – The North Fire grows to 3,947 acres
Magdalena, NM; May 29, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District is now at 3, 947acres with approximately 128 personnel on the incident. The lightning-caused fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 5 miles east of Grassy Lookout and 25 miles southwest of Magdalen. NM. This lightning-caused fire is being actively managed […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – The North Fire now at 3,365 acres
Magdalena, NM; May 28, 2016 – The Magdalena Ranger District’s North Fire has increased in size to 3,365 acres. Approximately 118 personnel are assigned to the incident. This lightning-caused fire is being actively managed for multiple resource benefits. The North Fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – North Fire grows to 2,920 acres
Magdalena, NM; May 27, 2016 – The Magdalena Ranger District’s North Fire has increased in size to 2,920 acres. Approximately 117 personnel are assigned to the incident. This lightning-caused fire is being actively managed for multiple resource benefits. The North Fire is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. Weather […]
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