Gila National Forest – Update on Good Fire for June 18, 2020 – Wilderness Ranger District

Location: between Blood Canyon and Brushy Mountain, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date:  June 6, 2020               Size:  ~ 10,275 acres                        Cause: Lightning Vegetation:  Pinyon Juniper        Containment: 50% Current Information:  This lightning-caused fire had a reconnaissance flight this a.m. and was GPS-ed at 10,275 acres. Wind and heat have caused the fire to grow. […]

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Gila National Forest – Update for Tadpole Fire – June 18, 2020 – Silver City Ranger District

Thursday, June 18, 2020 Fire Information Line: (575) 654-4181 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  TADPOLE FIRE Location:  12 miles north of Silver City               Start Date: June 6, 2020            Size:  6800 acres           Cause:  Lightning                                             Total Personnel:157                 Containment:  30% Vegetation:  […]

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What is a Red Flag Warning?

This week’s Wildfire Wednesdays from FACNM discusses Red Flag Warnings and how to find out when one is in effect.  Remember that while these are special National Weather Service designations indicating weather conditions with potential for extreme burning, almost any given day in NM can be hot, dry and windy, so always be cautious with […]

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Vics Peak Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District – 06/17/2020

Magdalena, NM; June 17, 2020 – For Immediate Release.  The Vics Peak Fire, in the Apache Kid Wilderness, San Mateo Mountains, located on the Magdalena Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that began Monday, June 15, 2020, at approimately 10 acres.  Resources include one Wildland Fire Module, and 1 Type 6 Engine. This fire […]

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Gila National Forest – AM Update for Tadpole Fire – June 17, 2020 – Silver City Ranger District

Tuesday, June 17, 2020, 12:00 P.M. MT Fire Information Line: (575) 654-4181 (575) 313-4678   Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  TADPOLE FIRE Location:  12 miles north of Silver City               Start Date: June 6, 2020            Size:  6700 acres           Cause:  […]

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Gila National Forest: AM Update for Tadpole Fire for June 16, 2020 – Silver City Ranger District

Tuesday, June 16, 2020, 12:00 P.M. MT Fire Information Line: (575) 654-4181 (575) 313-4678   Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  TADPOLE FIRE Location:  12 miles north of Silver City               Start Date: June 6, 2020            Size:  6600 acres           Cause:  […]

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Gila National Forest: Final Update on Good Fire, June 16, 2020 – Wilderness Ranger District

Location: between Blood Canyon and Brushy Mountain, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date:  June 6, 2020               Size:  ~ 8,370 acres                          Cause: Lightning Vegetation:  Pinyon-Juniper        Containment: 50% Strategy:   The Type 3 Team will be transitioning the fire back to the Wilderness Ranger District Fire Management crew as of Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 6:00 […]

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Gila National Forest: Burned Area Emergency Response Work has begun on the Tadpole Fire

Silver City, NM, June 16, 2020—For Immediate Release. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has been assigned to assess post-fire conditions for the Tadpole Fire, on the Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest. A BAER team addresses situations in burned areas and evaluates what values might be at risk and determine if threats […]

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Gila National Forest – Update on Tadpole Fire for June 15, 2020 – Silver City Ranger District

Monday, June 15, 2020, 12:00 P.M. MT Fire Information Line: (575) 654-4181 (575) 313-4678 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  TADPOLE FIRE Location:  12 miles north of Silver City               Start Date: June 6, 2020             Acres: 6,600 Cause:  Lightning                                             […]

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Gila National Forest – Update on Good Fire for June 15, 2020 – Wilderness Ranger District

Location: between Blood Canyon and Brushy Mountain, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date:  June 6, 2020               Size:  ~ 8,370 acres                          Cause: Lightning Vegetation:  Pinyon Juniper        Containment: 15% Resources:  Two 20-person Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) The strategy for today is to continue to prep Forest Service Trail #403 to the west until the junction […]

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Farm Camp Fire Final Update – Harding County – 06/14/20 – 2:30 p.m.

The Farm Camp Fire near Mosquero, NM in Harding County is currently 90% contained and estimated at 22,872 acres. The fire received some light rain last night and all containment lines are holding. Firefighters are working to secure containment lines and mop-up interior pockets of fuels, which may continue to produce smoke. Lighting started the […]

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Gila National Forest: Update on Good Fire for June 14, 2020 – Wilderness Ranger District

Location: between Blood Canyon and Brushy Mountain, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date:  June 6, 2020               Size:  ~ 8,370 acres                          Cause: Lightning Vegetation:  Pinyon Juniper        Containment: 15% Resources:  Three 20-person Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC) The strategy for today is for two IHCs to hot spot and cold trail the northeast/east flank and contain […]

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Gila National Forest: Update on Tadpole Fire for June 14, 2020 – Silver City Ranger District

Sunday, June 14, 2020, 12:00 P.M. MT Fire Information Line: (575) 654-4181 (575) 313-4678 OR Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.   TADPOLE FIRE Location:  12 miles north of Silver City               Start Date: June 6, 2020 Cause:  Lightning                                             […]

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Gila National Forest -Update on Tadpole Fire for June 13, 2020 – Silver City Ranger District

Saturday, June 13, 2020, 11:00 A.M. MT Fire Information Line: (575) 654-4181 (575) 313-4678 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.   TADPOLE FIRE Location:  12 miles north of Silver City               Start Date: June 6, 2020                         Cause:  Lightning Total […]

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FINAL UPDATE for Uvas Fire – Evening of June 12th

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected:  June 6, 2020   Cause:  Lightning  Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping) […]

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Gila National Forest – Update on Tadpole Fire for June 12, 2020 – Wilderness Ranger District

Friday, June 12, 2020, 12:00 P.M. MT Fire Information Line: (575) 313-4678 OR (575)654-4181 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at http://www.nmfireinfo.com Additional Fire Information available: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6737/ Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.   TADPOLE FIRE Location:  12 miles north of Silver City                                                   Acres: 6,017 Start Date: June 6, 2020                        Cause:  Lightning                     […]

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Farm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/12/20 – 2:30 p.m.

The Farm Camp Fire in Harding County is now 75% contained. The fire near Mosquero, NM remains estimated at 17,000 acres. All containment lines held overnight and fire activity is minimal. Interior pockets of unburned fuels will continue to produce smoke. Today firefighters are working to secure and maintain containment lines while mopping up hot […]

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BLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 12th Morning Update

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected:  June 6, 2020   Cause:  Lightning   Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping) […]

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Final Update for Cañada Fire on the Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District

Location: Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District Size: 25 acres                     Cause: Lightning Date Detected: June 8, 2020      Evacuations: None Fuel Type: Ponderosa Pine, Dry Mixed Conifer, Dead and Down Logs Values at Risk:  No known natural or cultural values at risk      Containment: 100% Resources:   3 Engines, Lolo Hotshots     Total:   29 Personnel This will be […]

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BLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 11th Evening Update

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected:  June 6, 2020  Cause:  Lightning   Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping) […]

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