If you fly, we can’t! Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, interfere with wildland fire air traffic, such as air tankers, helicopters, and other firefighting aircraft that are necessary to suppress wildland fires. Hobbyist drones are too small for pilots to see making a mid-air collision a distinct possibility. Typically, if a drone is detected […]
Continue readingOjo de Los Casos Fire Burning Near Dog Head Fire Scar
July 9, 2020 
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Mountainair, NM – For Immediate Release – The Ojo de los Casos Fire started on the Mountainair Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest on Wednesday July 8, 2020 around 6:00 pm. It is located in Torrance County, roughly 7 miles southwest of the village of Chilili. Firefighters quickly responded with air support (water, fire […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Cub Fire for July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020 0 Comments
Location: Approximately one-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: ~15,285 acres Vegetation: grass, brush, and multiple snags IC: Ty Oliver, ICT4 Strategy/Summary: The Cub Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on […]
Continue readingCrews Make Progress Overnight on Ojo De Los Casos Fire
July 9, 2020 0 Comments
Mountainair, NM, July 9, 2020, 7:30am – The Ojo De La Caso Fire is now estimated at approximately 90 acres with no containment. As fire activity slowed overnight, crews worked diligently to establish a line around a large section of the fire. Smoke from the fire will likely become more visible as the day heats […]
Continue readingOjo De Los Casos Fire Burning in Northern Manzano Mountains
July 8, 2020 0 Comments
Mountainair, NM, July 8, 2020, 11pm – The Ojo De Los Casos Fire, burning on the north end of the Mountainair Ranger District was reported just before 6pm this evening. Air resources were quickly dispatched with several air tanker retardant drops made as well as helicopter water bucket drops before darkness grounded all aircraft. The […]
Continue readingOjo de los Casos Fire
July 8, 2020 0 Comments
Mountainair, NM, July 8, 2020 – The Ojo de los Casos Fire is burning on the north end of the Manzano Mountains, near the Dog Head fire scar. The fire is estimated at 20 acres and was initially very active, causing big plumes of smoke that could be seen from the Albuquerque, East Mountain, and […]
Continue readingFinal Update – Tadpole Fire – July 8, 2020
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Location: 5 miles north of Pinos Altos, NM Size: ~ 11,159 acres Start Date: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Trees and Brush Containment: 75% Incident Commander: E. Huerta, ICT4 Strategy/Summary: The Tadpole Fire has not advanced in the last few days. Interior smokes are being monitored by fire crews. Crews continue […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Cub Fire for July 8, 2020
July 8, 2020 0 Comments
Map_Cub PIO July 8 Location: Approximately one-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: ~11,565 acres Vegetation: grass, brush, and multiple snags IC: Ty Oliver, ICT4 Strategy/Summary: The Cub Fire is burning on National […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Cub Fire – July 7, 2020
July 7, 2020 0 Comments
Map_Cub PIO July 7 pm Location: Approximately one-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: ~10,250 acres Vegetation: grass, brush, and multiple snags Strategy/Summary: The Cub Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Fire Update – Drier Fire Weather Predicted for Vics Peak Fire
July 7, 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 13076 acres, with 54 personnel assigned. Moderate fire behavior occurred over the Vicks Peak Fire yesterday. The fire continues to progress to the west backing down the slope in […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Middle Fire – Wilderness Ranger District
July 6, 2020 0 Comments
Location: 2 miles from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, near the Middle Fork of the Gila River, Wilderness Ranger District Vegetation grass; small stand of ponderosa pine and some oak Cause: Unknown Size: Approximately 1.8 acres Resources: Spotted Bear Wildland Fire Module IC: J. Hilyers, ICT4; B. Young, ICT4t […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Update on Cub Fire for July 6, 2020
July 6, 2020 0 Comments
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: ~4,365 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 readingGila National Forest – Final Update on Good Fire – July 6, 2020
July 6, 2020 0 Comments
Location: 1-1/2 miles southwest of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Start Date: June 28, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: ~17,915 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. There has been little progression on this fire. This is the final update […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Fire Update – Vics Peak Fire Activity Shows Minimal Fire Behavior
July 6, 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 12,990 acres, with 66 personnel assigned. Minimal fire behavior occurred over the Vics Peak Fire yesterday. Today, fire operations will continue to hold and secure along Forest Roads and […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Fire Update – Vics Peak Fire Personnel Represent Local, State and Federal Firefighters
July 5, 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 12,712 acres, with 66 personnel assigned. Fire personnel on the Vics Peak Fire represented a variety of both local, state and federal agencies. These crews come from Albuquerque Fire […]
Continue readingFire Update – Gila National Forest – Good Fire – July 4, 2020
July 4, 2020 0 Comments
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 […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Fire Update – Cub Fire – July 4, 2020
July 4, 2020 0 Comments
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
July 4, 2020 0 Comments
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 […]
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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 […]
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