BLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 9th 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:  Estimated 1,130 acres Percent contained:  30% Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]

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

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 […]

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Farm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/09/20 – 4:50 p.m.

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 […]

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Update on Good and Turkey Fire for June 9, 2020, Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District

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: […]

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A.M. Update for June 9, 2020 – Tadpole Fire, Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District

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 […]

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Final Update for the Tortolita Fire 6/9/20 – Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District

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 […]

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Farm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/09/20 – 11:30 a.m.

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 […]

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BLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 9th 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:  Estimated 831 acres Percent contained:  20% Summary:  The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]

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New Fire Start on the Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District

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 […]

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Farm Camp Fire Update – Harding County – 06/08/20 – 8:00 p.m.

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 […]

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BLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 8th 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:  Estimated 831 acres Percent contained:  20% Summary:  The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]

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Update on Good Fire and Turkey Fire June 8, 2020 – Gila National Forest, Wilderness Ranger District

Map_Turkey Good June 7 2020 Good Fire Location: in Blood Good Canyon, Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date:  June 6, 2020       Size:  ~ 630 acres                  Cause: Lightning Vegetation:  Pinyon Juniper Resources:  eight smokejumpers  Turkey Fire Location:  northeast of Brushy Mountain, Wilderness RD, Gila National Forest Start Date: June 6, 2020        Size:  ~500 acres       […]

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Tadpole Fire Update June 8, 2020, Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District

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: http://www.inciweb.nwcg.gov Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. TADPOLE FIRE Start date: 6/6/2020 Cause: Lightning Estimated Fire Size: TADPOLE FIRE:            600 Acres   % Contained: 0% # of Firefighters: 90 Injuries to date: 0 Estimated […]

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Tortolita Fire Update 6/8/20 – Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District

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: 50% Cause: Unknown, Under Investigation Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2020 3:45 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles southwest of Nogal, NM. Between Church Mountain and Nogal Peak. Lat/Long: […]

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BLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire – June 8th 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. Detected:  June 6, 2020  Cause:  Lightning  Vegetation:  Grass, brush and Pinon Juniper Current size:   Estimated 628 acres Percent contained:  10% Summary:  The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from […]

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Farm Camp Fire – Harding County – 06/08/20 10:00 a.m.

The Farm Camp Fire is now estimated at 12,000 acres and 30% contained. The fire is located 5 miles west of Mosquero, NM off of Highway 39 and Farm Camp Road in Harding County. Evacuations remain in place for homes northwest of Mosquero. Today (06/08) firefighters will be concentrating on the south side of Highway […]

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BLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire Update, June 7, 8:00 pm

Uvas Fire Update – June 7, 2020 – 8:00 pm Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 10 miles SSW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected: June 6, 2020 at 3:41 pm Current size:  Estimated 628 acres Percent contained: 10% Cause: Lightning Vegetation: […]

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New Start – Tortolita Fire – Lincoln National Forest Smokey Bear Ranger District

Incident Name – Tortolita Fire Jurisdiction: Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District Size: Approximately 5 acres Cause: Unknown Date/Time Detected: 6/7/2020 3:45 pm Location: Approximately 2 miles southwest of Nogal, NM. Between Church Mountain and Nogal Peak. Lat/Long: 33°32’7.37″N, 105°43’57.71″W Firefighting Resources: 1 engine plus support personnel, 1 helicopter, county and state resources, 2 single-engine […]

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Farm Camp Fire – Harding County – 06/07/20 6:00 p.m.

The Farm Camp Fire is burning 5 miles west of Mosquero, NM off of Highway 39 and Farm Camp Road in Harding County. The fire is estimated at 2,500 acres and growing due to strong wind gusts of up to 30 mph. State Police is currently assisting with evacuations of multiple structures and road closures […]

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BLM Las Cruces District – Uvas Fire Update, June 7, 1:00 pm

Uvas Fire Update – June 7, 2020 – 1:00 pm Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 10 miles SSW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM. Date detected:  June 6, 2020 at 3:41 pm Current size:   Estimated at 75 – 100 acres Percent contained:  0% […]

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