Acres: 179,539 acres Containment: 13% Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences Personnel: 777 Structures Lost: 2 Fuels: Timber and tall grass Cause: Human-caused, under investigation Overview: Personnel conducted firing operations along Turkey Creek Road to keep the fire south of State Highway 59 and west of State Highway 52. The rugged nature, inaccessible […]
Continue readingCerro Pelado Fire Daily Update Thursday, May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022 
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INCIDENT STATISTICS: Current Size: 45,605 Acres Current Containment: 92% Start Date: April 22, 2022 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 434 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR There will be warmer weather over the fire area today with sunny skies in the morning. There is zero percent chance of precipitation, and the maximum temperature will reach into the low […]
Continue readingCarlsbad Caverns National Park Implements Additional Fire Restrictions Due to Extreme Fire Danger
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2022 Contact: Laura Steele, Acting Chief Ranger, 575-236-1426, laura_steele@nps.gov CARLSBAD, New Mexico — Extreme fire danger continues to affect Carlsbad Caverns National Park. As a result, effective May 25, the following additional restrictions are in effect: Closure of Carlsbad Caverns Wilderness Area and all backcountry areas to day use. This includes access to all permit […]
Continue readingAmended Stage II Fire Restrictions for Gila National Forest – Effective May 24, 2022
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Gila National Forest Amends Stage II Fire Restriction Order Silver City, NM, May 24—With the Gila National Forest experiencing a very active fire season during unprecedented drought conditions, forest leadership has taken steps to decrease the chances of additional human-caused wildfires. The forest has amended the stage two fire restriction order, implemented initially on May […]
Continue readingHermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, May 26, 2022
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May 26, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM Acres: 312,057| Containment: 46% | Total personnel: 3,091 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass Highlights: […]
Continue readingBear Trap Fire Update – May 26, 2022
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Acres: 33,196 acres Containment: 28% Cause: Undetermined Total Personnel: 558 Start Date: May 1, 2022 Location: San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Socorro County, NM Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper and Grass Highlights: Continued windy conditions Wednesday allowed for a good test of the fire perimeter. All containment lines held, including the area that was reestablished Tuesday […]
Continue readingBlack Fire Evacuation Update – 8 p.m. May 25, 2022
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Additional evacuations issued on the Black Fire Afternoon Update 5/25/2022 8:00 pm Announcement: Effective immediately, the Black Fire is implementing additional evacuations. Evacuations: In coordination with Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the evacuation status for the following areas have changed: Area 8: The area east of Forest Road 150 is now in a GO evacuation. The area […]
Continue readingBlack Fire Evacuation Update – May 25, 2022
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Evacuation Update: Effective at 10 pm, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, additional evacuations have been implemented because of fire activity on the Black Fire. In coordination with Grant, Catron, and Sierra counties, the following areas are under a level of evacuation status: GO – Area 1: New: The Area 1 Go has expanded north. The area […]
Continue readingCerro Pelado Fire Daily Update Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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INCIDENT STATISTICS: Current Size: 45,605 Acres Current Containment: 92% Start Date: April 22, 2022 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 575 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR Milder weather today with sunny skies in the morning. There is zero percent chance of precipitation and maximum temperature between 64 – 74 degrees. Relative humidity will be in the low teens. […]
Continue readingBlack Fire Update – May 25, 2022
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Evacuations updated as containment steadily increases; Warming trend will bring active fire behavior Daily Update 5/25/2022 Acres: 167,378 acres Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences Containment: 14% Personnel: 747 Start Date: Friday, May 13, 2022 Cause: Human-caused, under investigation Fuels: Timber and tall grass Structures Lost: 2 Evacuation Update: Effective at 10 pm, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, additional evacuations […]
Continue readingBear Trap Fire Update, May 25, 2022
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Bear Trap Fire Update May 25, 2022 Acres: 28,988 acres Containment: 28% Cause: Undetermined Total Personnel: 515 Start Date: May 1, 2022 Location: San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Socorro County, NM Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper and Grass Highlights: Under Red Flag conditions yesterday, air support was limited due to high wind speeds. With these challenging […]
Continue readingHermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM Acres: 311,148 | Containment: 42% | Total personnel: 2,987 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass […]
Continue readingBLM Roswell issues emergency closure for Ft. Stanton-Snowy River Cave NCA and Lincoln tracts
May 24, 2022 0 Comments
Due to extreme fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management Roswell Field Office will temporarily close the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and Rio Bonito Acquired Lands, also known as the Lincoln tracts. The closure is effective on May 25, 2022, at 8 a.m., and will continue until further notice. During the […]
Continue readingPhase 1 Emergency Assessment of Post-Fire Debris Flow Hazards for Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Burn Area
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May 24, 2022 BAER Information: (707) 853-4243 BAER SAFETY MESSAGE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains and increased water runoff. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events-be prepared to act. Current weather and emergency notifications can […]
Continue readingBear Trap Fire Update – May 24, 2022
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Bear Trap Fire Update May 24, 2022 Acres: 26,128 acres Containment: 28% Cause: Undetermined Total Personnel: 563 Start Date: May 1, 2022 Location: San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Socorro County, NM Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper and Grass Highlights: The California Interagency Incident Management Team 10 assumed command of the fire this morning with Incident Commander […]
Continue readingBlack Fire Update – May 24, 2022
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Active Fire Behavior Continues; Red Flag Warning Issued Today Daily Update 5/24/2022 Acres: 154,911 acres Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences Containment: 11% Personnel: 646 Start Date: Friday, May 13, 2022 Cause: Human caused, under investigation Fuels: Timber and tall grass Structures Lost: 2 Overview: There is red flag warning in effect today from 12 pm-8 pm. A shift […]
Continue readingCerro Pelado Fire Daily Update Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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INCIDENT STATISTICS: Current Size: 45,605 Acres Current Containment: 85% Start Date: April 22, 2022 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 558 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR Temperatures will cool off a little today, with highs approaching 65 degrees and relative humidity staying in the double digits of 15-20%. Winds are forecast to be 5-17mph gusting to 25mph. Fire […]
Continue readingHermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, May 24, 2022
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May 24, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM Acres: 311,148 | Containment: 41% | Total personnel: 2957 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass […]
Continue readingFinal Update: Bear Fire, Lincoln National Forest Sacramento Ranger District
May 23, 2022 0 Comments
Incident Name – Bear Fire Jurisdiction: Forest Service, Sacramento Ranger District Size: 6 acres Cause: Unknown Date/Time Detected: May 23, 2022, around 5 pm. Location: Off Bear Canyon Road near where it intersects Highway 130. North of Camp of the Tall Pines. Firefighting Resources: County and Forest Service firefighting resources: 3 engines. Single Engine Airtanker. Air attack. […]
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