: Notification: A fire or other emergency has started in the area but it does not pose an immediate threat. Always check with the local agency for current fire restrictions before visiting public lands. wood, charcoal or heat beads. Location: Colorado Peak on the Caja del Rio Plateau, the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Containment: 70% Fuels and fire behavior: Fire behavior today is low with very little visible smoke. Strategy: As part of the full suppression strategy for […]Medio Fire – August 28, 2020 Daily Update Acres: 3,166 acres Start Date: August 17, 2020 Cause: Lightning Containment: 37% Total personnel: 260 Location: Rio en Medio Trail, Española Ranger District, […]The East Well Fire located on state land near Claunch, NM in Socorro County is now 40% contained and estimated at 634 acres with new GPS mapping.
In a Total Fire Ban no fire may be lit in the open and all fire permits are suspended. No structures are threatened. No structures are threatened.
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This includes incinerators and barbecues (BBQ) which Garza fire: The fire in Fresno County has blackened 14,028 acres near Avenal. The East Well Fire located near Claunch, NM in Socorro County is now estimated at 634 acres. The Miramar Fire had grown to 15 acres but crews had a handle on the blaze. Due to restrictions on public gatherings as a result of Covid-19, the County has chosen to use an interactive website, or story map, […]Medio Fire – August 25, 2020 Daily Update Acres: 2,702 acres Start Date: August 17, 2020 Cause: Unknown Containment: 18% Total personnel: 232 Location: Rio en Medio Trail, Española Ranger […]Afternoon Update: Size is now estimated at 600 acres. The Medio Fire is located approximately […]Start date: Aug. 23, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: 158 acres Location: Colorado Peak on the Caja del Rio Plateau, the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Containment: 85% Fuels and fire behavior: Fire behavior today is minimal with some creeping and smoldering. Felipe fire: The blaze in Santa Clara County has charred 70 acres and is 80 percent contained. Activity is expected to increase with afternoon heating.
Start date: Aug. 23, 2020 Cause: Presumed to be lightning Size: Approximately 600 acres Location: On the Caja del Rio Plateau on the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Containment: […]SANTA FE, NM – Aug. 24, 2020 – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire during consistent drought conditions, historically low fuel moisture levels and severe fire weather conditions. Smoke may affect surrounding areas. If there are no ratings visible, check back later once the Bureau of Meteorology has released the ratings.The 'TOBAN' columns will indicate if a Total Fire Ban has been declared for today or tomorrow. The fire is smoldering and creeping with occasional tree torching within the interior. There were no immediate reports of injuries, though some residents ran for their lives as the fire approached their homes. Strategy: The strategy for the Caja Fire is […]Medio Fire – August 27, 2020 Daily Update Acres: 2,939 acres Start Date: August 17, 2020 Cause: Lightning Containment: 21% Total personnel: 263 Location: Rio en Medio Trail, Española Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest Fuels: Dry mixed […]The East Well Fire located on state land near Claunch, NM in Socorro County is now 25% contained and remains estimated at 701 acres. Location: Colorado Peak on the Caja del Rio Plateau, the Española Ranger District […]Medio Fire – August 26, 2020 Daily Update Acres: 2,845 acres Start Date: August 17, 2020 Cause: Unknown Containment: 21% Total personnel: 254 Location: […]The East Well Fire located on state land near Claunch, NM in Socorro County is currently holding at an estimated 701 acres. Today, crews will concentrate on the east flank […]Start date: Aug. 23, 2020 Cause: Presumed to be lightning Size: Approximately 600 acres Location: Colorado Peak on the Caja del Rio Plateau, Española Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Containment: 10% Fuels and fire behavior: Fire behavior today is low to moderate with limited single-tree torching in the fire’s interior. Ratings are issued each afternoon. Firefighters have been successful in holding all containment lines and continue to mop-up hot spots. Firefighters have been successful in holding containment lines on the south end of the fire. A Total Fire Ban may be issued on the actual day if weather conditions get worse.The 'Today' column shows today's Bush Fire Danger Ratings. Start date: Aug. 23, 2020 Cause: Lightning Size: 158 acres Location: Colorado Peak on the Caja del Rio Plateau, the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Containment: 100% Current status: Now that the Caja Fire is 100% […]Medio Fire – August 29, 2020 Daily Update Acres: 3,422 acres Start Date: August 17, 2020 Cause: Lightning Containment: 54% Total personnel: 283 Location: Rio en Medio Trail, […]The East Well Fire located on state land near Claunch, NM in Socorro County is now 50% contained and remains estimated at 634 acres.
Firefighters continue to mop-up hot spots and secure containment lines.