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 […]
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Gila National Forest – Spur Fire Update 5/29/16
May 29, 2016 
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No new growth on Spur Fire on Quemado Ranger District. Potential operations for Sunday include securing the west side of the fire by igniting from Dillon Mtn to Road 3020 if appropriate conditions exist. Today’s update: http://tinyurl.com/jkfdshj
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May 28, 2016 0 Comments
No new growth on the Spur Fire on the Quemado Ranger District, fire remains at 815 acres. Today’s update http://tinyurl.com/h8zt42l
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – The North Fire now at 3,365 acres
May 28, 2016 0 Comments
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 readingBarbero Fire Update, Santa Fe National Forest
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May 28, 2016; 10:30 a.m. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • On Rowe Mesa about 12 miles southeast of Pecos Start Date: Reported May 26, 2016 Size: Approximately 146 acres Percent Contained: 75% Cause: Human Growth Potential: Minimal Vegetation: Pinon-juniper, ponderosa pine, heavy slash from thinning Summary: The […]
Continue reading U.S. Representative Will Hurd, 23rd Congressional District of Texas, Visits Coyote Fire
May 28, 2016 0 Comments
COYOTE FIRE UPDATE: Saturday 05/28/2016 – 9 AM U.S. Representative Will Hurd, 23rd Congressional District of Texas, Visits Coyote Fire Acres: 14,351 Start Date: May 7, 2016 Cause: Lightning Location: 46 miles SW of Carlsbad, NM Containment: 50% Fuels/Topography: Timber/grass/chaparral, rugged Total Personnel: 219 terrain, steep canyons. Today’s […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest’s Fire Danger Returns to HIGH
May 27, 2016 0 Comments
Lincoln National Forest’s Fire Danger Returns to HIGH ALAMOGORDO, RUIDOSO, CLOUDCROFT, CARLSBAD, NM, May 27, 2016 – For Immediate Release. With the increase in hotter temperatures and drying winds over the past few days, drier fuel moistures have escalated the potential for new fire starts. Based on current weather and fuel conditions and the increase […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – North Fire grows to 2,920 acres
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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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The Spur Fire on the Quemado Ranger District has grown to 815 acres. Today’s update http://tinyurl.com/hr7j85g
Continue readingMajority of Guadalupe Mountains NP Remains Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
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COYOTE FIRE UPDATE Wednesday 05/27/2016 – 9 AM Majority of Guadalupe Mountains NP Remains Closed for Memorial Day Holiday Acres: 14,365 Start Date: May 7, 2016 Cause: Lightning Location: 46 miles SW of Carlsbad, NM Containment: 70% Fuels/Topography: Timber/grass/chaparral, rugged terrain, Total personnel: 278 steep […]
Continue readingBarbero Fire on Santa Fe National Forest
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Barbero Fire Update May 27, 2016; 9:00 a.m. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • On Rowe Mesa about 12 miles southeast of Pecos Start Date: Reported May 26, 2016 Size: Approximately 146 acres at 8 a.m. Percent Contained: 50% Cause: Human, under investigation Growth Potential: Minimal Vegetation: Pinon-juniper, […]
Continue reading Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 (IMT5) Assumes Command of the Coyote Fire
May 26, 2016 0 Comments
COYOTE FIRE UPDATE Wednesday 05/26/2016 – 9 AM Acres: 14,351 Start Date: May 7, 2016 Cause: Lightning Location: 46 miles SW of Carlsbad, NM Containment: 70% Fuels/Topography: Timber/grass/chaparral, rugged terrain, steep canyons Total personnel: 307 . Today’s Actions: Red flag weather conditions of high winds and low humidity are forecasted for the […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – North Fire is now 2,530 acres
May 26, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; May 26, 2016 – The Magdalena Ranger District’s North Fire has grown to 2,530 acres. Approximately 96 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 conditions were […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Spur Fire Update 9:00 am
May 26, 2016 0 Comments
Crews will continue to secure and patrol firelines while examining trails within the management area. Today’s update: http://tinyurl.com/gtujccd
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May 25, 2016 0 Comments
Management of the Spur Fire on the Quemado Ranger District will be transferred to the Gila/Las Cruces Zone Type 3 IMT Thursday, May 26. Tonight’s update: http://tinyurl.com/hmb6bvy
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands’ – North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District is 1,058 acres
May 25, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; May 25, 2016 – For Immediate Release. The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District has grown in size to 1,058 acres with approximately 83 personnel on the incident. The lightning-caused fire started on Saturday, May 21, and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 5 miles east of Grassy Lookout. Yesterday’s acreage […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Spur Fire Operations
May 25, 2016 0 Comments
Crews worked into the evening on the Spur Fire to secure Road 49 (east of the fire) in advance of expected high winds Wed. The fire is approximately 200 acres.
Continue readingGila National Forest – Bull Fire
May 24, 2016 0 Comments
The Bull Fire on the Reserve Ranger District is contained. Approx. 5-10 acres
Continue readingGila National Forest – New Fire Reported Reserve RD
May 24, 2016 0 Comments
Resources (including two engines and a suppression module) are responding to a new fire on the Reserve Ranger District about 9 miles southeast of Reserve near Bull Basin Canyon. The Bull Fire is estimated at 5-10 acres. T8S R18W Sec 26
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