Location: 1 1/2 miles Southwest of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Start Date: June 28, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~17,58862 acres Vegetation: Timber, Tall Grass, Brush Containment: 60% Strategy/Summary: This lightning-caused fire is burning on National Forest System lands in the Gila Wilderness. Fire crews have successful stopped the forward spread of the northeast section of […]
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Gila National Forest – Fire Update – Cub Fire – July 4, 2020
July 4, 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: ~2,232 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 readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Vics Peak Fire Containment Increases
July 4, 2020 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM – For Immediate Release – The lightning-caused Vics Peak Fire, burning on the Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest since June 15, has grown to 11,713 acres, with 98 personnel assigned. A local district fire management team will begin today managing the Vics Peak Fire. The chance for moderate fire weather conditions will continue […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update – Tadpole Fire – July 4, 2020
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Location: 5 miles north of Pinos Altos, NM Size: ~ 11,159 acres Start Date: June 06, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Trees and Brush Containment: 70% Strategy/Summary: The Tadpole Fire has not advanced in the last few days. Interior smokes are being monitored by fire crews. Crews continue to monitor fire lines and […]
Continue reading Vics Peak Fire Transitioning Back to Local Type 4 Organization Tomorrow
July 3, 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 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 […]
Continue reading Containment Climbs as Moisture Moves in on Vics Peak Fire
July 2, 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 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
July 1, 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 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 Observe Firework Restrictions to Prevent Wildfires
June 29, 2020 0 Comments
As you celebrate this Independence Day, remember that fireworks are prohibited on all federal lands and many other jurisdictions in New Mexico. Check with your local fire department and at firerestrictions.us/nm. With the dry conditions we’re experiencing, it only takes one spark for the entire holiday to go up in smoke! #PreventWildfires #NMFire #RecreateResponsibly
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 […]
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