![Smoke rises behind a forested hill and natural gas infrastructure.](https://inciweb-prod-media-bucket.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2023-08/American-Mesa-Fire_0.jpeg?VersionId=7TpWHYuX4V08ikYWwggbG.YuIijftvVv&itok=wUpD8gxm)
The American Mesa Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire, first reported on Aug. 5, on the Jicarilla Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. With full containment, fire crews continue to patrol, monitor and mop-up the fire until it is controlled and called out.
The wildfire is located in a wildland urban interface that includes oil and gas infrastructure and private property.
Current as of | Mon, 09/11/2023 - 23:13 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Near Forest Road 310E, Jicarilla Ranger District |
Coordinates |
36° 49' 38'' Latitude
-107° 16' 14
'' Longitude
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Size | 386 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | Predominantly piñon-juniper habitat. |