Wildfire

4/30/22 evening update:  Fire 100% contained.4/30/22 morning update:  Fire remains at 90% containment, crews released, two BLM engines remain in mop-up operations today.4/29/22 evening update: Change in containment, fire now at 90% containment.Change in containment, fire now at 68% containment.Change in containment, fire now at 50% containment. There was no change in acreage or level of containment overnight.The fire was mapped at 112 acres, 30% containment. No visible smoke at this time. Crews will continue to monitor fire and work to secure the fire line completely, address hotspots, and toward full containment. Gusty winds, 30-40 mph expected today.  BACKGROUND: Fire reported near Bisbee, AZ at approximately 11 p.m. on April 25. Local fire departments, BLM, Cochise County Emergency Management, Department of Forestry and Fire Management, and Forest Service responding. Southeastern Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team takes over fire at 1700, 4/26. Fire is human caused - the...

This spring Monongahela National Forest officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn on 557 acres of National Forest System land in the Big Mountain Unit 1 area, west of Cherry Grove in Pendleton County.Why do we burn?Reintroducing fire into the forest will:Restore historic fire regimesImprove wildlife habitatEnhance forest structure and age diversityImprove oak regenerationControl tree diseases and insectsReduce hazardous fuel levelsHow do we manage a prescribed burn?Fire managers prepare a burn plan for each prescribed burn describing the appropriate conditions needed to conduct the burn safely and achieve the desired results. Burn plans consider public safety, protection of private property, staffing and equipment needs, temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and smoke dispersal. Appropriate conditions must be met before igniting prescribed burns. A control line is established around each burn area before ignition, using hand tools and other equipment, roads,...

The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County. The fire was first reported at 11:30 a.m. off of NM Highway 39 near mile marker 42. Residents in the areas of Carisso and Bueyeros were evacuated for their

The Road 702 Fire began in Kansas on April 22, 2022 and grew in a relatively narrow strip to the north up to the Republican River in Nebraska, covering approximately 28 miles rapidly. Multiple communities were evacuated along the path of the wildfire. The Road 702 Fire is estimated to be 44,024 acres. Inactive fire edge is currently limiting fire spread but spotting potential is moderate, flareups or spot fires will spread with moderate rates of spread across all fuels. Firefighters will continue to secure existing firelines by mopping up and multiple helicopters are supporting the crews by providing water to cool hotspots.  The Nebraska Type III Team will assume command of the Fire on Friday April 29, 2022.  VIDEO LINKS:A "Thank You" from the Road 702 Fire - YouTubePlease view the Operations Briefing Video for April 28, 2022 at:  Road 702 Fire Operational Update for April 28, 2022 - YouTube(Please note the date on the map in the video is incorrect.)If you wish to view...

 The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service plans to use prescribed fire as a forest management tool during April and May 2022 on the Allegheny National Forest. We do not have exact dates yet. Our operations are weather dependent, and we will implement prescribed fires at the optimal time to achieve the best results. We will notify communities near the burn sites 24 to 48 hours before ignitions.  To keep community members well informed we will post road signs, road guards, and live information on our social media accounts while burns are conducted. This spring, we plan to treat 800 acres spread across five project areas located in both the Marienville and Bradford Ranger Districts.   We conduct prescribed fires with the safety of the public and firefighters as the highest priority. We use fire as a tool only when the parameters of our approved burn plan are met, including wind speed and direction, relative humidity, temperature, fire danger, seasonal restrictions, and...

 On April 20, 2022, at approximately 5:00 pm A wildfire had started in Potter County in Valley De Oro. The Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) was requested and is working in Unified command with Potter County Fire Department. Crews are engaging both flanks with heavy equipment, engines and aircraft. Within Valley De Oro, the communities of Buena Vista, Plum Thicket and Horseshoe have been evacuated. Potter County Fire, TAMFS, Boys Ranch Volunteer Fire Department, and Randall County Fire are all on scene. Fire is pushing West with significant activity being

The San Juan National Forest Fuels Management Staff are planning several prescribed burns this spring.  Operations began in April and could continue through May. Prescribed fire projects are weather dependent and may take several weeks to complete. Burning operations will be conducted by U.S. Forest Service personnel assisted by fire resources from cooperating agencies. Reintroduction of fire is necessary to improve and restore vegetative conditions. This effort will reduce hazardous ground fuels, lessen the risk of unplanned large-scale wildfire, help restore ecosystems, and improve wildlife habitat. Prescribed fire also reduces the ladder fuels that can carry fire into the canopy, killing mature trees. Columbine Ranger District's Vallecito-Piedra units: VP1A NW (1318 acres) VP1B (672 acres)VP1C (295 acres) VP2D (181 acres)   Dolores Ranger District:The most likely order of prescribed burns is as follows, depending on weather conditions:1st Boggy Draw: 4331 total...

 The Highline Fire is located 12 miles north of downtown Amarillo, just west of US Highway 287. Texas A&M Forest Service was requested to assist with the fire early in the afternoon of April 23, 2022. TAMFS is in unified command of the fire with Potter County.Burn out operations conducted the evening of 4/23/22 have been completed. The areas where the fire had slopped over containment lines have been contained within the area of burn out. The morning of 4/24/22, the fire had some areas of activity, on the left flank near the head of the fire. Dozer line continued to be established. By the evening of 4/24/22, all containment lines built by dozers were tied together with the exception of two spot fires. Crews were working on those spots as other resources continued to patrol and mop up the

Forty-five firefighters from the Gila National Forest responded to the East fire when it was reported on April 22 at 4:07 p.m. local time. It is located south of Hicks Cemetery near the town of Mimbres and Hwy 35. It initially started on private land but has moved quickly across and into the jurisdictional forest boundary. The fire is 183 acres and is 100% contained. Fire personnel will monitor and patrol the fire to ensure the fire stays within containment

This fire location is across the South Rim trail from the SR-4 campsite that burned one year ago, in the Chisos Mountains. Crews worked the fire overnight to contain the fire. High overnight humidity levels and cool morning temperatures allowed firefighters to conduct an early morning attack on the north flank before day time temperatures heated up. The fire is now contained, but there is still much work to be done. A type 6 engine arrived yesterday from Big Thicket National Preserve, they are available for operations and any new starts. The operation is also supported by the park mule team- carrying much needed supplies like water, food, and equipment to the remote location of the

The Simona Fire is located near Jarales in Valencia County. The fire is burning in bosque type fuels on both sides of the Rio Grande. No homes are threatened and there are no evacuations at this

The Campbell Road Fire is located east of Des Moines off of Road 370 and Campbell Road in Union County. Numerous local resources are at the scene and working in very rough terrain. The cause is under investigation. Fuels include grass, brush, and

Wildfire - Pine Park Fire in the Datil Mountains of the Magdalena Range District of the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands started on Thurs. April 21st. Resources responded for full suppression to approximately 15-20 acres. Cause is

 The Nina Lucia Fire started along County Road 273 approximately 6 miles southwest of the town of Maryneal. Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) was requested and is working in unified command with local responders. Heavy equipment was engaged on the ground to begin working the flanks of the fire while aviation resource made several drops to try and slow forward progression. Currently the Nina Lucia Fire is burning in heavy Brush and grass with a moderate rate of

The park plane reports the fire as 1.5 acres backing to the South West. This fire location is across the South Rim trail from the SR-4 campsite that burned one year ago, in the Chisos

This will be the final news release unless there are significant changes to fire activity.The Tiger Fire has been turned back to the local unit and is be managed by a Type 4 Team.  A smaller organization will continue with suppression repair work;  and continue to patrol and monitor the fire.   NOTE - There is a new Tiger Fire Public Safety Closure that allow for public access into the community of Crown King.  However, Horsethief Basin Recreation and Castle Creek Wilderness remain closed. 

The Clifton Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is planning to proceed with the Mesa Re-Entry prescribed burn project beginning as soon as Monday, April 18th and activity could extend through the end of the month as conditions allow. The Mesa Re-Entry prescribed burn project is spread across approximately 8,000 acres, and smoke will be expected to be seen through the month of April, depending on weather conditions. The project area is bounded to the north and west by Pine Flat Road (FR 515), to the south by Upper Eagle Creek Road (FR 217), and to the east by sections of Corral Creek and Sheep Wash Canyon. Public safety notices will be posted in the vicinity of the project, and travelers should use caution when in the area. Fire planners expect to take advantage of forecasted cool temperatures and lower winds in the coming days, and the project area will include a comprehensive safety strategy including control features and pretreating vulnerable areas. Prescribed...

The Side Oats fire started on April 13, 2022 at approximately 2:15 pm in Lynn CountyThe Texas A&M Forest Service is in unified command with the local