Location: Camino Real Ranger District, McGaffey Canyon 1 ½ mile west of the community Pot Creek 2 ½ miles south and east of the community of Llano Quemado Start Date: July 24, 2016 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 50 acres Percent Contained: 0 Summary: Low fire activity and minimal spread through the night. Additional […]
Continue readingSanta Fe National Forest To Lift Stage I Fire Restrictions Tomorrow
July 28, 2016 
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Santa Fe, NM – July 27, 2016 – For Immediate Release. The Santa Fe National Forest will lift campfire and smoking restrictions effective 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016, due to widespread rain across the forest and decreasing fire danger. The forest implemented Stage I fire restrictions on July 15 based on dry conditions and […]
Continue readingMcGaffey Wildfire, near Miranda Canyon
July 27, 2016 0 Comments
The lightning fire was reported July 24. Fire is active today and moving in a southwesterly direction. No structures are being threatened. Firefighters and a Type 6 Engine are on scene.
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July 26, 2016 0 Comments
Arabela, NM. Detected: July 24, 2016 Cause: Lightning Containment: 95 % Location: South and East of Arabela, NM Fuel Type: desert fire with grass and shrub Final Size: 3339 acres Summary: Tuesday the Pecos Zone Type 3 Team has continued with monitoring, patrol and mop-up operations on the Westhall 2 fire which is minimal and smoldering. With […]
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July 26, 2016 0 Comments
WESTHALL 2 FIRE-The Pecos Zone Type 3 Team was ordered to Arabela, NM, located on the east end of the Capitan Mountains. The lightening started, Westhall 2 fire was at 1500 acres and is located South and East of Arabela. The fire area is high desert with shrubs, grass and cactus. The current size is at 3339 […]
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Prescribed Burns Planned on the Santa Fe National Forest Coyote Ranger District
July 26, 2016 0 Comments
Santa Fe, NM – July 26, 2016 – For Immediate Release. Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest are planning to conduct two prescribed burns on the Coyote Ranger District this fall. The 5,041-acre French Mesa treatment area is located approximately 10 miles north of Gallina and the 470-acre Mesa Potrero pile burn located […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – FINAL Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/26/2016
July 26, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 26, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingCarson National Forest Final Rock Tank Fire Update
July 25, 2016 0 Comments
The lightning caused Rock Tank fire reported July 20 on the Tres Piedras Ranger District remains at 137 acres. Some precipitation was received over the fire yesterday and is now 80% contained. The fire is located 2 miles south of US Highway 64 off of Forest Road 42, approximately 7 miles south and west of […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/25/2016
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Silver City, NM; July 25, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingLincoln National Forest – 7/24/16 – 7 pm Prescribed Fire Update – West Mountain – No ignitions planned for this week
July 24, 2016 0 Comments
7/24/16 – 7:00 pm – Prescribed Fire Update: Firefighters successfully treated an additional 20 acres today, however, ignitions on the West Mountain project will temporarily be postponed. No further ignitions are planned for this week. The project will be patrolled and monitored over the next few days. Today, firefighting resources that were assigned to the […]
Continue readingCarson National Forest Rock Tank Fire Update
July 24, 2016 0 Comments
The lightning caused Rock Tank fire reported July 20 on the Tres Piedras Ranger District is currently at 137 acres. The fire is located 2 miles south of US Highway 64 off of Forest Road 42, approximately 7 miles south and west of the community of Tres Piedras and is burning in grass and Ponderosa […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/24/2016
July 24, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 24, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
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July 23, 2016 0 Comments
Taos, NM – A lightning-caused fire reported Wednesday, July 20, on the Tres Piedras Ranger District is currently at 55 acres. The Rock Tank Fire is located 2 miles south of US Highway 64 off of Forest Road 42, approximately 7 miles south and west of the community of Tres Piedras and is burning in […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/23/2016
July 23, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 23, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
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July 22, 2016 0 Comments
A lightning-caused fire was reported Wednesday, July 20, on the Tres Piedras Ranger District. The Rock Tank Fire is located 2 miles south of US Highway 64 off of Forest Road 42, approximately 7 miles south and west of the community of Tres Piedras. The Rock Tank Fire is burning in grass and Ponderosa Pine. […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/22/2016
July 22, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 22, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingCibola NF & National Grasslands – Final Fire Updates for the North Fire and Puertecito Fire – 7/21/2016
July 21, 2016 0 Comments
Magdalena, NM; July 21, 2016 – The North Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District remains at 42,102 acres; at 100% contained. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. The North Fire has shown little fire activity and is in a patrol […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/21/2016
July 21, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 21, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/20/2016
July 20, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 20, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the Black […]
Continue readingGila National Forest – Black Range Complex Fires Update – 7/19/2016
July 19, 2016 0 Comments
Silver City, NM; July 19, 2016 – For Immediate Release – The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of four fires: the Kline and Cooney Fires started July 8, the Corduroy Fire on July 17, and the Boiler Fire on July 18. These lightning-caused fires are located in the […]
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