Cerro Pelado Fire Update Friday, May 6, 2022

Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 505-312-4593   Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov  InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire Team transition has occurred:  The Great Basin Team 1 Incident Management Team has taken command of the Cerro Pelado Fire at 6:00 a.m. today. Public Meeting:  Cerro Pelado Fire Community Meeting in Los Alamos in person and via Zoom today, May […]

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Incendios de Hermits Peak y Calf Canyon

6 de mayo de 2022, actualización diaria, 09:00AM Acres:   168,009 acres – Contención 20% – Total de personal: 1,374 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: […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

May 6, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres:  168,009 acres – Containment: 20% – Total personnel:  1,374 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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Bear Trap Fire – May 6th UPDATE

Magdalena Ranger District – San Mateo Mountains Incident Command: New Mexico – Albuquerque Type 3 Team Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200 Cause: Undetermined.         Size: 3,237 acres Location: Bear Trap Canyon, San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Socorro County, NM. See Map […]

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Critical Fire Weather in NM Expected May 6-10

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a warning of extreme fire conditions across NM. A relentless period of strong winds and dangerous fire weather will exacerbate the fire threat. Widespread critical to extreme fire weather is likely on Saturday and Sunday, and possibly through Wednesday. Residents should remain on high alert to prevent […]

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Colfax County Evacuation Update for Cooks Peak Fire 5/5/22 at 5pm

Effective at 5pm on the Cooks Peak Fire, Colfax County Sheriff’s Office, in consultation with Colfax County Emergency Management, is removing all communities OFF Evacuation status. The containment of the Cooks Peak Fire is at 97% with 59,359 acres burned. The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 will transfer command to a Type 3 team […]

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Incendios de Hermits Peak y Calf Canyon

5 de mayo de 2022, actualización diaria, 09:00AM Lo más destacado: Los recursos contra incendios hicieron buenos progresos en la construcción de líneas y en la protección de estructuras alrededor del incendio ayer. Los esfuerzos continúan para asegurar las líneas de contención antes de las altas temperaturas y los vientos de este fin de semana. […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Update Thursday, May 5, 2022

Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 505-312-4593   Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov  InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire Team transition:  This will be the last operational day with the Southern Area Red Team Incident Management Team.  The Great Basin Incident Management Team will shadow operations today and assume command of the Cerro Pelado Fire at 6:00 a.m.on Friday. Acreage: […]

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Cooks Peak Fire Update – 5/5/2022

Cooks Peak Fire Containment Increases Update 5/05/2022  Acres: 59,359 acres (based on infrared flight)Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NMContainment: 97%Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022Cause: Human, under investigationFuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass This will be the FINAL DAILY UPDATE from Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 […]

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Bear Trap Fire – May 5th UPDATE

Magdalena Ranger District – San Mateo Mountains Incident Command: New Mexico – Albuquerque Type 3 Team Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200 Cause: Unknown         Size: 2,694 acres Location: Bear Trap Canyon, San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Socorro County, NM. See Map […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

May 5, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Highlights: Fire resources made good progress constructing line and performing structure protection around the fire yesterday. Efforts continue to secure containment lines ahead of high temperatures and winds this weekend. Please respect all closures and allow firefighting resources to work safely. Firefighter and public safety will continue to be […]

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National Park Service announces Stage II Fire Restrictions beginning May 4, 2022 for El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments

May 4, 2022 Contact: Lisa Dittman, 505-285-4641 ext. 218, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Grants, NM – As a result of the extreme fire danger, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented in El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments. Stage II restrictions include no campfires or smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions are in effect beginning at […]

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Cooks Peak Fire Daily Update – 5/4/2022

Containment Increases  Red Flag Warnings Continue  Update 5/04/2022  Acres: 59,359 acres (based on infrared flight)Location: North of Ocate NM, approximately 46 miles north of Las Vegas, NMContainment: 89%Start Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022Cause: Human, under investigationFuels: ponderosa pine, oak brush and grass Fire Update: Yesterday, the Cooks Peak Fire experienced another day of Red Flag conditions, […]

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Incendios de Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak

4 de mayo de 2022, actualización diaria, 09:00AM Lo más destacado: Un asalto aéreo constante sobre el fuego ayer proporcionó la oportunidad para que los bomberos participaran agresivamente en el terreno. La protección de estructuras, la construcción de líneas y las operaciones de disparo continuarán hoy. Por favor, respeten todos los cierres y permitan que […]

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Bear Trap Fire – May 4th UPDATE

Magdalena Ranger District – San Mateo Mountains Incident Command: New Mexico Albuquerque Type 3 Team Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200 Cause: Unknown         Size: 2,309 acres Location: Bear Trap Canyon, San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Socorro County, NM. See Map Attached. […]

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Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires

May 4, 2022, Daily Update, 09:00AM Acres: 160,104 acres – Containment: 20% – Total personnel: 1,208 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: […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire Update Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 505-312-4593   Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.gov  InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire Join us for a virtual public meeting via Facebook Live this evening, May 4, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. at https://fb.me/e/2ifCjthVw You do not need a Facebook account to view. Cerro Pelado Fire: The Cerro Pelado Fire, 7 miles east […]

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SFNF Issues Closure Order for Cerro Pelado Fire Camp

SANTA FE, NM – May 3, 2022 – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a closure order to restrict public access to the area surrounding the base camp for firefighters working on the Cerro Pelado Fire. The order is effective from now until Dec. 31, 2022, unless rescinded earlier. The Cerro Pelado Fire […]

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Cerro Pelado Fire UpdateTuesday, May 3, 2022

Hours: 8 am-8 pm Phone: 505-312-4593 Email: 2022.CerroPelado@firenet.govInciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8075/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2022.Cerropeladofire Twitter: https://twitter.com/SantafeNF COMMUNITY MEETINGS: A virtual public meeting about the Cerro Pelado fire will be held today from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. You can join the meeting on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1mTocL75l. Members of the Southern Area Red Team and agency representatives will discuss and answer […]

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Incendios de Calf Canyon y Hermits Peak

3 de mayo de 2022, actualización diaria, 09:00AM Acres:   145,854 acres – Contención 20% – Total de personal: 1,085 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: […]

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