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Prescribed Fire
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Response
Other On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the Coronado National Forest responded to a new start at approximately 7:15 PM in the Peloncillo Mountains, Douglas Ranger District.
The Deer Creek Fire has transitioned back to a local Type 4 Team from the Douglas Ranger District lead by Incident Commander Carlos Torres. The fire has remained within its footprint at 1,042 acres and is now 85% contained. . Moving forward, crews will continue mopping up and monitoring firelines. The fire is currently not threatening any structures or other resource values. The Team remains ready to respond to Initial Attack (IA) efforts in the Peloncillo Mountains.
| Current as of | Thu, 11/17/2022 - 19:39 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Animas Valley, NM |
| Incident Commander | Carlos Torres |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
| Coordinates |
31° 36' 28'' Latitude
-109° 0' 5
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 12 |
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| Size | 1,042 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 85% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 2022-06-17 23:45:00 |
| Fuels Involved | Mixed semi desert grassland with brush and Madrean woodland overstory. Fuel moistures are at all time lows. Short Grass (1 foot) Brush (2 feet) |
| Significant Events | Minimal |
| Planned Actions |
Crews will continue monitor. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Minimal fire behavior |
| Weather Concerns | Hot temperatures continue today and through the weekend. Minimum RHs will be 10-15% areawide each day with poor to fair overnight recoveries. Surface and 20ft winds will be light to breezy each afternoon mainly out of the west/southwest. Except for southeast Monsoon flow this afternoon. Isolated thunder storms this afternoon with gusty and erratic winds present. |
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