Fire Conditions Remain Elevated on the Buzzard Fire May 27, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 15,313 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Under investigation Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 10% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass, and understory) Total personnel: 510 General Information: The Buzzard Fire grew nearly 3,000 acres in size […]
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Gila National Forest – May 26, 2018 – Update on Buzzard Fire
May 26, 2018 
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MEMORIAL DAY BRINGS CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER OVER BUZZARD FIRE May 26, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 12,400 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Under investigation Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 0% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass, and understory) Total personnel: 480 General Information: The Buzzard Fire continues to burn in steep, rugged […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Buzzard Fire – May 25, 2018 Daily Update
May 25, 2018 0 Comments
pio_arch_e_port_20180525_0854_Buzzard_NM-GNF-0001901 BUZZARD FIRE May 25, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 7600 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Under investigation Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 0% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass, and understory) Total personnel: 302 General Information: The Buzzard Fire is burning in rugged country near Eagle Peak Lookout on the […]
Continue readingGila National Forest — Final Updates and Accomplishments for Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn
May 25, 2018 0 Comments
Truth or Consequences, NM, May 25, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn, on the Black Range Ranger District, began ignitions on the evening of Saturday, May 19, and ended ignitions on Wednesday, May 23. In those four days, approximately 11,000 acres were burned. All personnel on the fire have converted to holding operations […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/24/2018 – Kellar Fire Update: 8:30 pm
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New Fire Start – Kellar Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 5/24/2018, 8:15pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: Northeast of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″, Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: Type 3 Incident Management Team, 3 Hot Shot Crews, 2 Engines, 1 Helicopter. Total personnel: 75 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/24/18 – Fall Creek Fire: Final Update
May 24, 2018 0 Comments
INCIDENT NAME: Fall Creek Fire Fire Update: 5/24/2018, 4:30pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/23/2018, 10:45 am Location: Southwest corner of the White Mountain Wilderness on the backside of Ski Apache. Lat/Long: Lat: 33°,23′,27.88″, Lon: 105°,50′,7.81″ Legal Description: T9S, R11E, SESE Sec 31 Firefighting Resources: 2 Single Engine Air Tankers, 2 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Buzzard Fire Update May 24, 2018
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SWAIMT 4 MANAGING BUZZARD FIRE May 24, 2018 Daily Update Acres: 4600 Start Date: May 22, 2018 Cause: Under investigation Location: NE of Eagle Peak Lookout, Gila NF Containment: 0% Fuels: Timber (litter, grass and understory) Total personnel: 290 The Gila National Forest brought in Steve Millert’s Type 2 Southwest Area Incident […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – CDT Alternate Route, Buzzard Fire, Reserve Ranger District
May 24, 2018 0 Comments
Reserve, NM, May 24, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Buzzard Fire is burning on National Forest lands. Values at risk include Continental Divide trail which is located east of the fire. CDT hikers in the area are advised to avoid the area for in order to avoid fire activity. Maps of alternative routes are available at […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Buzzard Fire, May 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
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Location: Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 4 miles north of Eagle Peak Lookout Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 22, 2018 Size: ~3,000 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Grass, heavy timber Smoke: Smoke may be visible in the area around Eagle Peak Resources: Three Type 6 engines, three Type 1 […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/23/2018 – Kellar Fire: Initial Post
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New Fire Start – Kellar Fire INITIAL FIRE UPDATE: 5/23/2018, 6:15pm Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District Date/Time Detected: 5/22/2018, 9:52am Location: Northeast of Queen, NM Lat/Long: Lat: 32°,12′,42.92″, Lon: 104°,40′,45.47″, Legal Description: T24S, R22E, SWSW Sec 14 Firefighting Resources: 2 Engines, 1 Hot Shot Crew Values at Risk: Community of Queen, NM, Sitting Bull […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 5/23/18- Sacramento Ranger District Fires
May 23, 2018 0 Comments
Cloudcroft, New Mexico. 5/23/2018: Two small fires less than a 1/10 acre each were detected on the Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District over the past 24 hours. Resources responded immediately. Both fires are fully contained. This will be the first and last post for these fires. Please note the Sacramento Ranger District and Smokey Bear […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Buzzard Fire, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
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Location: Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 4 miles north of Eagle Peak Lookout Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 22, 2018 Size: ~800 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Grass, heavy timber Smoke: Smoke may be visible in the area around Eagle Peak Resources: Three Type 6 engines, two Type 1 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Buzzard Fire
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Location: Reserve Ranger District on the Gila National Forest 4 miles north of Eagle Peak Lookout Catron County, New Mexico Start Date: May 22, 2018 Size: ~6 acres Cause: Under investigation Vegetation: Grass, heavy timber Smoke: Smoke may be visible in the area around Eagle Peak Resources: Engine on scene, Initial Attack Crews have […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn
May 22, 2018 0 Comments
The Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn has accomplished 3,688 acres on Units 16 and 20. Unit 13 is in holding status during the day, and will resume ignitions late today. The crews will begin again today at approximately 2:00 p.m. and start bringing fire down the east and west side of the planned area. Indian Peaks Units
Continue readingGila National Forest – Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn to begin Saturday, May 19 on Black Range Ranger District
May 19, 2018 0 Comments
Truth or Consequences, NM, May 17, 2018…The Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn, an estimated 11,000 acres in two burns is scheduled to begin Saturday evening, May 19. The district Fire Management Officer, Dennis Fahl stated that “a window of opportunity has opened up, combining weather conditions and fuel moistures which will allow this activity to proceed.” […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Final Update and Accomplishments on Area 74 Prescribed Burn
May 14, 2018 0 Comments
Truth or Consequences, NM, May 14, 2018—For Immediate Release. The Area 74 Prescribed Burn, on the Black Range Ranger District, began ignitions on Monday, May 7 and ended ignition operations on Wednesday, May 9. In those three days, approximately 7,800 acres were burned. All personnel on the fire converted to holding operations – which include […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – May 11 – 9:45 pm – Bullis Prescribed Fire Update
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Lincoln National Forest – Guadalupe Ranger District BULLIS PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE: May 11, 2018 – 9:45 pm – Today, firefighters successfully treated an additional 700 acres with prescribed fire on the Bullis project. They plan to continue with ignition operations again tomorrow if conditions are favorable. May 11, 2018 – 2:00 pm – With favorable fuel […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn Update for May 9, 2018
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The Area 74 Prescribed Burn on the Black Range Ranger District has ceased all firing operations. Approximately 7,800 acres were accomplished very successfully. The burn areas will be monitored for the next few days. Today’s operations included burning in the area of Burnt Cabin Flat on NM Hwy 59.
Continue readingGila National Forest – Area 74 Prescribed Burn Update
May 8, 2018 0 Comments
The Area 74 Rx Burn continues successful operations. The predicted weather for Wednesday, May 9, includes west winds from 8-13 mph, and a possibility of wind gusts up to 25 mph late in the morning. If the winds become gusty, the Agency Administrator and the Burn Boss will make a decision if there is a […]
Continue readingMagdalena Ranger District Gallinas Prescribed Burn Final Update – May 8, 2018
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MAGDALENA, NM, May 8, 2018 –The Magdalena Ranger District began the Gallinas Prescribed Burn on Friday afternoon, May 4, 2018. Favorable conditions allowed firefighters to successfully treat 2,200 acres of pinyon-juniper forest. The burn removed encroaching conifer trees from historic open meadows and canyons bottoms, helping to increase the diversity of ground vegetation, stabilize soils, […]
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