The Farm Camp Fire west of Mosquero, NM in Harding County is now estimated at 17,000 acres and 65% contained. No structures are threatened. Fire activity increased today with strong winds and warmer temperatures. Firefighters are working to hold existing containment lines and add additional containment lines on the south end of the fire. The […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: AM Update for Tadpole Fire June 11, 2020 Silver City Ranger District
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20200611_Tadpole_IRMap_11x17Land Tuesday, June 11, 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 Start […]
Continue readingGila National Forest: Update on Good Turkey Fire for June 11, 2020 – Wilderness Ranger District
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Good Turkey Fire Location: between Blood Canyon and Brushy Mountain, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~ 5,900 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Pinyon-Juniper Resources: eight smokejumpers, three 20-person Interagency Hotshot Crew, and a seven-person Wilderness District crew. Objectives and Strategy: The main objective for managing this fire is to […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 11th Morning Update
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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) […]
Continue readingFACNM Wildfire Wednesdays #11
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If you missed this week’s Wildfire Wednesdays #11 from Fire Adapted Communities New Mexico, you can still check it out. Find out where to go for current wildfire information, access a recording of a webinar on a new Wildfire Risk to Communities map viewer, and learn how to be a part of the next NM […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 10th Evening Update
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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) […]
Continue readingFarm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/10/20 – 10:40 a.m.
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The Farm Camp Fire near Mosquero, NM in Harding County is currently 60% contained and estimated at 12,000 acres. All containment lines held overnight. Today (06/10), firefighters will work to complete closing the perimeter on the south and west sides of the fire. Winds have diminished to 15-20 miles per hour with temperatures in the mid […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 10th Morning Update
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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: Estimated 1,130 acres Percent contained: 30% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]
Continue readingUpdate for Cañada Fire on the Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District
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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: 50% Resources: 3 Engines, […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 9th Evening Update
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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: Estimated 1,130 acres Percent contained: 30% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]
Continue readingCañada Fire on the Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District
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Location: Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District Size: 25 acres Cause: Unknown (under investigation) Date Detected: June 8, 2020 Evacuations: None Fuel Type: Ponderosa Pine, Dry Mixed Conifer, Dead and Down Logs Values at Risk: Values at risk currently being assessed Containment: 25% Resources: 3 Engines, 1 Dozer, 1 Type 2 Rappel Helicopter, Lolo Hotshots Total: 46 […]
Continue readingFarm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/09/20 – 4:50 p.m.
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Evacuations have been lifted for residents affected by the Farm Camp Fire near Mosquero, NM in Harding County. No structures are threatened at this time. One (1) unoccupied, abandoned home was lost in the fire on Sunday. The fire is currently 50% contained and estimated at 12,000 acres. Fire activity increased again today (06/09) due […]
Continue readingUpdate on Good and Turkey Fire for June 9, 2020, Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District
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Good Fire Location: in Blood Good Canyon, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date: June 6, 2020 Size: ~ 800 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Pinyon Juniper Resources: eight smokejumpers, one 20-person Interagency Hotshot Crew, and a seven-person Wilderness District crew. Turkey Fire Location: northeast of Brushy Mountain, Wilderness RD, Gila National Forest Start Date: […]
Continue readingA.M. Update for June 9, 2020 – Tadpole Fire, Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District
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Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 12:00 P.M. MT Fire Information Line: (575) 313-4678 (575)654-4502 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. Location: 12 miles north of Silver City Start Date: June 6, 2020 Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Timber with grass understory, brush, and […]
Continue readingFinal Update for the Tortolita Fire 6/9/20 – Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District
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Incident Name – Tortolita Fire Jurisdiction: State, Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: 5 acres. (4.5 acres on private land. 0.5 acres on US Forest Service Land) Containment: 80% Cause: Unknown, Under Investigation Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2020 3:45 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles southwest of Nogal, NM. Lat/Long: 33°32’7.37″N, 105°43’57.71″W Firefighting Resources: 2 engines […]
Continue readingFarm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/09/20 – 11:30 a.m.
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The Farm Camp Fire burning west of Mosquero, NM in Harding County is now 50% contained and remains estimated at 12,000 acres. Evacuations are still in place for residents northwest of Mosquero. Firefighters have been successful in preventing the fire from spreading toward the community of Mosquero due to strong sustained winds and gusts of […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 9th Morning Update
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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: Estimated 831 acres Percent contained: 20% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start on the Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District
June 8, 2020 0 Comments
Location: Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District Size: 10+ acres Cause: Unknown (under investigation) Date Detected: June 8, 2020 Evacuations: None Fuel Type: Ponderosa Pine, Dry Mixed Conifer Values at Risk: Values at risk currently being assessed Resources: Carson Engines, Type 2 Rappel Helicopter, Type 1 Helicopter on order, Lolo Hotshots Fire Update: A new […]
Continue readingFarm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/08/20 – 8:00 p.m.
June 8, 2020 0 Comments
Fire activity increased this afternoon (06/08) on the Farm Camp Fire located 5 miles west of Mosquero, NM in Harding County. Wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour are pushing the fire to the southwest where the containment line is currently holding. The fire is currently estimated at 12,000 acres and 30% contained. Evacuations remain in […]
Continue readingBLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 8th Evening Update
June 8, 2020 0 Comments
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: Estimated 831 acres Percent contained: 20% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]
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