Bear Trap Fire Update – May 26, 2022

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 […]

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Black Fire Evacuation Update – 8 p.m. May 25, 2022

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 […]

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Black Fire Evacuation Update – May 25, 2022

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 […]

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Cerro 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. […]

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Black 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 […]

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Bear 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 […]

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Hermits 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 […]

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BLM 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 […]

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Phase 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 […]

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Bear 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 […]

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Black 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 […]

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Cerro 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 […]

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Hermits 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 […]

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Final 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. […]

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New 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 […]

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Black 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 […]

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Incendios 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: […]

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Phase 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 […]

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Cerro 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 […]

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