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Start Date: October 28, 2024

Cause: Unknown

Size: 323 acres

Containment: 75%

Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness

Resources: One Type 6, USFS engine

Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuel

Strategy: Full Suppression with direct and indirect tactics   

Road Closures: None

Smoke: There is no smoke showing from the Blue Front Fire

Update: Due to the weather and firefighting efforts there has been no perimeter growth on the Blue Front Fire over a week. Precipitation in the form of snow and rain fell over the fire Sunday and Monday further minimizing any observed fire behavior. Last night’s Infrared flight was canceled due to weather conditions, however, containment has increased to 75%. Additional containment lines will be identified, and an updated map will be released tomorrow.

Fire equipment and personnel remain assigned to the Blue Front fire. Although there are fewer resources, if you are planning to travel in and around the fire area, please use caution and drive carefully. 

Weather: Precipitation has diminished. Today is forecasted to be sunny and temperatures in the 50’s. Colder temperatures and snow in the higher elevations are forecast to return on Thursday.