Please pray for rain! Over 100,000 acres of New Mexico land has burned this year! Another day of 100 degree heat and no rain is in the forecast. Pray for the safety of the firefighters! Love in Jesus to all!
The picture is from the Ranch Fire in Catron County
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FROM NM FIRE:
Sardinas Canyon Fire – June 27, 2018 Update
Sardinas Canyon Fire – June 27, 2018 Update
Acres: Approximately 800 acres
Percent Containment: 0%
Start Date: June 24, 2018, 2:09pm
Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Jurisdiction: Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District
Fuels: Aspen, high altitude mixed conifer, and sub-alpine fir
Origin Location: Sardinas Canyon, 18 miles southeast of Taos, New Mexico
Resources: 144 personnel, 4 crews, 4 engines, 3 dozers, 3 helicopters, 1 fixed wing aircraft, 1 skidgen, and 1 road grader
Yesterday, the majority of the fire growth was on the east flank which remains west of Forest Service Road 76. Today, firefighters focus their efforts on the south and southeast flanks of the fire. Crews plan to prep and hold Forest Service Road 76, keeping the fire from advancing east of Forest Service road 76. Expect fire growth to the east and southeast due to the forecasted wind winds today. Firefighters will continue to utilize air resources to help slow the progression of the fire to the southeast. Fire activity will be similar to today’s fire behavior due to hot and dry condition.
Due to the remote location and rough terrain firefighters are implementing tactics that will yield a high probability of success while allowing for the safety of firefighters. Additional management actions will be further determined by fire activity, weather, and continued progression of the fire and forest closure.
There will be a community meeting about the Sardinas Canyon fire on Thursday, June 28th at 6:00p.m. in the board room at the Mora Independent School at #10 Ranger Drive in Mora, New Mexico. Incident management team personnel and fire cooperators will provide an update on the fire.
Mora, Chacon, Holman, Angel Fire, Black Lake, Taos, Peñasco, Ranchos De Taos, Talpa, Pot Creek, Tres Ritos, Valle Escondido, and Taos Canyon communities may be impacted by smoke because of prevailing winds. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health’s website.
Camino Real Ranger District on the Carson National Forest is closed, prohibiting public access to the forest. Today, Wednesday, June 27 the Carson National Forest will also close (with the exception of the Jicarilla Ranger District and Eagle Rock Lake on the Questa Ranger District will remain open during daylight hours). All activities are prohibited including recreation and wood gathering on the Carson National Forest. Campgrounds, trails and trailheads, and National Forest System roads will be closed to the general public. County and state roads that cross Forest Service lands are not under the Forest Service’s jurisdiction and will remain open to vehicular traffic. Additional closure information can be found online at the Carson National Forest webpage.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire. Unauthorized use of unmanned aircraft (also known as “drones”) in a fire area endangers the lives of pilots and firefighters and is strictly forbidden. Never fly unmanned aircraft over or near a wildfire whether there is a TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) in effect or not. Visit https://www.nifc.gov/dronesand Know Before You Go for more information on drones and wildfires.
Sardinas Canyon Fire Info: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5868/ (air quality info, maps, etc.) and https://nmfireinfo.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarsonNF/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarsonNF
Email: sardinascanyonfireinfo@gmail.com
Public Line: (575) 737-8784 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Sardinas Canyon Fire Community Meeting June 28
There will be a community meeting about the Sardinas Canyon fire on Thursday, June 28th at 6:00 p.m. in the board room at the Mora Independent School at #10 Ranger Drive in Mora, New Mexico. Incident management team personnel and fire cooperators will provide an update on the fire and closures.
For additional fire information please visit InciWeb.