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Firefighters brought containment to 30% yesterday.
Chipping slash produced during fireline preparation.
Ponderosa trees stand against a backdrop of fire retardant on a hillside.
Wildfire burning north of Quemado Lake, reported May 26 at 7:00 p.m. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Command Team assumed command May 27, pursuing a full-suppression strategy to establish containment.
Wildfire burning north of Quemado Lake, reported May 26 at 7:00 p.m. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Command Team assumed command May 27, pursuing a full-suppression strategy to establish containment.
| Current as of | Sun, 06/01/2025 - 08:32 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 13 miles south of Quemado, New Mexico |
| Incident Commander | Dustin Roper IC3 |
| Coordinates |
34° 08' 46.7'' Latitude
-108° 28' 43.4
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 125 |
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| Size | 727 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 87% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, brush, pinon-juniper, and ponderosa pine |
| Significant Events | Minimal fire behavior (smoldering) was observed Saturday. |
| Planned Actions |
Patrol, monitor, and mop up any residual heat sources near the fire perimeter, holding fire within established lines. Backhaul equipment and other materials, assess and repair suppression impacts. Support the forest with initial attack on any new fire starts. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Minimal fire spread - fire is expected to remain within established firelines and containment lines. |
| Weather Concerns | Conditions are extremely dry for this time of year. An approaching storm system will bring a chance for thunderstorms on Sunday, then a good chance for showers and thunderstorms Sunday night into Monday. Winds are expected to be lighter over the next couple of days, except under the influence of passing storms. Beyond Monday, the weather pattern returns toward a warming and drying trend. |
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