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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. […]
Continue readingNew Fire Start: Bear Fire – Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District
Incident Name – Bear Fire Jurisdiction: Forest Service, Sacramento Ranger District Size: 3 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. Air attack launched. Fire Update […]
Continue readingBlack Fire Update – May 23, 2022
Cloud Cover to Cause Increased Smoke on Black Fire Community Meeting will be held tonight at the Winston Country Church at 7pm Daily Update 5/23/2022 Acres: 146,679 acres Location: 31 miles NW of Truth or Consequences Containment: 8% Personnel: 661 Start Date: Friday, May 13, 2022 Cause: Human caused, under investigation Fuels: Timber and tall grass Structures Lost: 2 Announcement: There will […]
Continue readingIncendios de Hermits Peak y Calf Canyon, 23 de Mayo de 2022
[Spanish version ] 23 de Mayo, 2022, Acutalización Diaria, 08:00AM Hectáreas: 311,116| Contención: 40% | Personal Total: 2,930 Fecha de inicio: Hermits Peak: 6 de abril, 2022; Calf Canyon: 19 de abril, 2022 Causa: Hermits Peak: brasas escapando fuera del fuego prescrito; Calf Canyon: Bajo investigación Ubicación: Situado cerca del Cañón de Gallinas | Combustibles: […]
Continue readingPhase 1 Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Post-Fire BAER Soil Burn Severity Map Released
May 23, 2022 BAER Information: (707) 853-4243 PHASE 1 HERMITS PEAK – CALF CANYON POST-FIRE BAER SOIL BURN SEVERITY MAP RELEASED On May 22, 2022, BAER team specialists completed data gathering and analysis for Phase 1 of the Hermits Peak – Calf Canyon burned area. The soil burn severity (SBS) map analyzes 115,542 acres for […]
Continue readingCerro Pelado Fire Daily Update Monday, May 23, 2022
INCIDENT STATISTICS: Current Size: 45,605 Acres Current Containment: 85% Start Date: April 22, 2022 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 637 WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR: Cooler temperatures will remain over the fire area for another day with highs around 65-70 degrees. Relative humidity will decrease with minimum values around 11-16% by the afternoon. Winds will be light […]
Continue readingCalifornia Team 10 to assume command of the Bear Trap Fire
May 23, 2022 Daily Update SOUTHWEST AREA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM TEAM 4 – AARON HULBURD – INCIDENT COMMANDER Acres: 24,243 acres Containment: 28% Cause: Undetermined Total Personnel: 642 Start Date: May 1, 2022 Location: San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Socorro County, NM Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper and Grass Highlights: The Southwest Area Incident Management Team […]
Continue readingHermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires, May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022, Daily Update, 08:00AM Acres: 311,166 | Containment: 40% | Total personnel: 2,930 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 […]
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