Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020                       
Cause:  Lightning               
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping)
Percent contained: 75%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area. 
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.
   
Resources: 2 Engines with 6 firefighters, Type 3 Helicopter with 4 personnel and two additional firefighting personnel. 
 
Today: Transfer of command from a Type 3 Organization to a Type 4 Organization occurred this morning. Firefighters continued their work on containment of the fire. A helicopter and crew arrived today and will be assisting firefighters on the ground by conducting water drops on hot spots. They will also monitor remote, inaccessible portions of the fire during the next several days. Afternoon thunderstorms with lightning did emerge over southern New Mexico, including the Uvas Fire. A reconnaissance flight with the helicopter was planned for late afternoon.
 
Although smoke emissions from the fire have lessened significantly, light drift smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).
 
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 
 
For additional information, please visit or call the following: 
• Uvas Fire Information phone line:  575-525-4360
• Uvas Fire on INCIWEB at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
• Uvas Fire on NMFIREINFO at https://nmfireinfo.com/

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020
Cause:  Lightning               
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping)
Percent contained: 55%

Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area.   When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.   

Resources: 2 Engines with 6 firefighters, Type 3 Helicopter with 4 personnel and two additional firefighting personnel. 

Today: As the Uvas Fire’s complexity lessens, the transfer of command from a Type 3 Organization to a Type 4 Organization occurred at 7:00 am. Firefighters will continue to work on containment of the Uvas Fire. A helicopter and crew are being assigned to the incident today. Their mission will be to assist firefighters on the ground by conducting water drops on hot spots and they will monitor inaccessible portions of the fire over the next several days. Although smoke emissions from the fire have lessened significantly, light drift smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).

Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 

For additional information, please visit or call the following: 
• Uvas Fire Information phone line:  575-525-4360
• Uvas Fire on INCIWEB at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
• Uvas Fire on NMFIREINFO at https://nmfireinfo.com/

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020                       
Cause:  Lightning               
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping)
Percent contained: 55%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area.   
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.  
 
Resources: 4 Engines with 14 firefighters plus 10 additional firefighting personnel. 
 
Today: Firefighters were successful in holding and reinforcing the line around the Uvas Fire. Most of the northern perimeter of the fire is contained, which reflects the increase in containment to 55%, as of this evening. Firefighters have been successful in keeping the fire from growing beyond the current acreage of 1,135. Beginning tomorrow, a helicopter and crew will be assigned to deliver water drops to firefighters on the ground and monitor inaccessible portions of the fire over the next several days. Unburned vegetation on the interior of the fire is expected to continue to smolder.  
 
Although smoke emissions from the fire have lessened significantly, light drift smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).
 
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 
 
For additional information, please visit or call the following: 
•  Uvas Fire Information phone line:  575-525-4360
•  Uvas Fire on INCIWEB at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
•  Uvas Fire on NMFIREINFO at https://nmfireinfo.com/

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.
Date detected:  June 6, 2020                       
Cause:  Lightning               
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size:  Estimated 1,130 acres
Percent contained:  30%

Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area.   
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.  

Resources: 4 Engines with 14 firefighters plus 10 additional firefighting personnel. 
 
Today: Firefighters will continue to work on further containment of the fire. Unburned vegetation on the interior of the fire will likely continue to ignite and/or smolder as daytime temperatures increase. Winds are expected to be mild which will help lessen the fire’s spread potential.
 
Although smoke impacts from the fire have lessened significantly, light smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).
 
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 
For additional information, please visit or call the following: 
 
• Uvas Fire Information phone line:  575-525-4360
• Uvas Fire on INCIWEB at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
• Uvas Fire on NMFIREINFO at https://nmfireinfo.com/

Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected: June 6, 2020                       
Cause: Lightning               
Vegetation: Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: Estimated 1,130 acres
Percent contained: 30%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area. 
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.   

Resources: 4 Engines with 14 firefighters plus 10 additional firefighting personnel. 
 
Today: Crews made excellent progress as they worked to secure the entire 10-mile perimeter on the steep, rugged and rocky terrain of the Uvas Fire. Due to today’s cooler temperatures and milder winds, fire behavior was described as “moderate.” Shrubs and brush were mostly smoldering, while the fire made “short runs” through areas with patches of tall, continuous grass.
 
Although smoke impacts from the fire have lessened significantly, light smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).
 
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020        
Cause:  Lightning           
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size:  Estimated 831 acres
Percent contained:  20%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area. 

When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.  

Resources: 4 Engines staffed with 14 firefighters and ten overhead personnel for a total of 24 assigned personnel. 

Today: Hot temperatures, high winds and low humidity are expected again today on the Uvas Fire. Under these conditions, the fire is expected to continue its growth mostly towards the east. Yesterday’s aerial support helped firefighters fortify the northern edge of the fire perimeter. Last night the prevailing winds were from the north, causing smoke impacts to areas south of the fire. As daytime temperatures rise, smoke is expected to lift out of the lower elevations. 

The following areas continue to be affected by smoke from Uvas Fire:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C). Winds can be beneficial in dispersing smoke.   

Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 

 Due to decreased fire threats and activities related to the Mangum Fire, the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip District (BLM) is rescinding Fire Closure effective July 8, 2020.

Closures that will be rescinded include:

            (1) South of UT/AZ state line

 Due to decreased fire threats and activities related to the Mangum Fire, the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip District (BLM) is rescinding Fire Closure effective July 8, 2020.

Closures that will be rescinded include:

            (1) South of UT/AZ state line

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST NORTH KAIBAB RANGER DISTRICT TEMPORARY CLOSURES DUE TO THE MANGUM FIRE (For Public Safety)

PROHIBITIONS 
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Area described in this Order, depicted on the attached Map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the within the boundaries of the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest, Coconino County, Arizona (AZ): 
1. Going into or being upon the Area described. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e) 
2. Being on a road or trail described below. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e)

EXEMPTIONS 
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order: 
1. Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order. 
2. Any Federal, State, or local officer or administrative personnel, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty. 
3. Persons using the Jacob Lake Campground, which remains open to the public. The campground is located just north of the junction of HWY 67 and HWY 89A and is surrounded by a fence that defines the approximately 107-acre open area. 
4. Persons using the Le Fever Overlook pullout off of HWY 89A, northwest of Jacob Lake

NOTE: HWY 89A and HWY 67 are controlled by the Arizona Department of Transportation and are not subject to this Closure. Current information for highway restrictions can be found at https://www.az511.gov

AREA DESCRIPTION 
The Area consists of all National Forest System lands and roads within the boundary beginning at Highway (HWY) 89A, near milepost 566, between Sections 34 and 35 in Township 39 N Range 3 E, and following the Kaibab National Forest’s eastern boundary north and west for approximately 25 miles, then south and west for approximately six miles to where the National Forest boundary intersects with HWY 89A between mileposts 593 and 594, then following HWY 89A east back to the point of beginning, at the eastern National Forest boundary, as depicted in Exhibit A. The following Forest Road and trail sections are closed as part of this Order:
• FR 22, from its junction with FR 422A (a.k.a. “Winter Road and “2200-100”) south approximately 9 miles to the road barrier between Mangum Camp and Big Springs at the southern boundary of Section 12 in Township 37 N, Range 1 W,
• FR 461, from its junction with FR 246 west approx. 4 miles to its junction with FR 462,
• FR 462, from its junction with FR 22 east and south approx. 10 miles to its junction with FR 212,
• FR423, from its junction with FR22 west approx. 1.5 miles to its junction with FR 642,
• FR 282F from its junction with FR 282 northwest approx. 1.5 miles to its end at Lamb Lake.
• FR 243, from its junction with FR 22 to its end at the Jacob Canyon trail.
• Jacob Canyon Trail, between FR 243 and FR 246.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to provide for the public’s health and safety due to fire activity in the Restricted Area for the management of the Mangum Fire, and also to protect assigned personnel engaging in wildland firefighting operations.

IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order will be in effect beginning at 8:00 AM on July 25th, 2020, and shall remain in effect until September 18th 2020, or until rescinded, whichever comes first.
2. A map identifying the Restricted Area is attached and is made part of this Order as Exhibit A.
3. Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual, or $10,000 for an organization and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581 (b)(7)).
4. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the North Kaibab Ranger District Office at 430 South Main Street in Fredonia, AZ, telephone number (928-643-7395), and at the Kaibab National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 800 S. 6th Street in Williams, AZ, telephone number (928-635-8200).
5. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order. 

Done at Williams, Arizona this 24th day of July, 2020, at Williams, Arizona
 
HEATHER C. PROVENCIO Supervisor Kaibab National Forest


View the Mangum Fire Closure Map at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd750427.pdf 

See all Alerts from Kaibab National Forest by visiting: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/kaibab/alerts-notices

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST NORTH KAIBAB RANGER DISTRICT TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO THE MANGUM FIRE (FOR PUBLIC SAFETY)

PROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Area described in this Order, depicted on the attached Map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the within the boundaries of the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest, Coconino County, Arizona (AZ): 1. Going into or being upon the Area described. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e) 2. Being on a road described below. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e)

EXEMPTIONS Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order: 1. Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order. 2. Any Federal, State, or local officer or administrative personnel, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty. 3. Persons using the Jacob Lake Campground, which remains open to the public. The campground is located just north of the junction of HWY 67 and HWY 89A and is surrounded by a fence that defines the approximately 107-acre open area. NOTE: HWY 89A and HWY 67 are controlled by the Arizona Department of Transportation and are not subject to this Closure. Current information for highway restrictions can be found at htts://www.az511.gov

AREA DESCRIPTION The Area consists of all National Forest System lands and roads within the boundary beginning at Highway (HWY) 89A, near milepost 566, between Sections 34 and 35 in Township 39 N Range 3 E, and following the Kaibab National Forest’s eastern boundary north and west for approximately 25 miles, then south and west for approximately six miles to where the National Forest boundary intersects with HWY 89A between mileposts 593 and 594, then following HWY 89A east back to the point of beginning, at the eastern National Forest boundary, as depicted in Exhibit A. The following Forest Road sections are closed as part of this Order: • FR 22, from its junction with FR 422A (a.k.a. “Winter Road and “2200-100”) south approximately 9 miles to the road barrier between Mangum Camp and Big Springs at the southern boundary of Section 12 in Township 37 N, Range 1 W, • FR 461, from its junction with FR 246 west approx. 4 miles to its junction with FR 462, • FR 462, from its junction with FR 22 east and south approx. 10 miles to its junction with FR 212, • FR423, from its junction with FR22 west approx. 1.5 miles to its junction with FR 642, • FR 282F from its junction with FR 282 northwest approx. 1.5 miles to its end at Lamb Lake.

PURPOSE The purpose of this Order is to provide for the public’s health and safety due to fire activity in the Restricted Area for the management of the Mangum Fire, and also to protect assigned personnel engaging in wildland firefighting operations.

IMPLEMENTATION 1. This Order will be in effect beginning at 10:00 AM on July 10th, 2020, and shall remain in effect until July 27th 2020, or until rescinded, whichever comes first. 2. A map identifying the Restricted Area is attached and is made part of this Order as Exhibit A. 3. Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual, or $10,000 for an organization and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581 (b)(7)). 4. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the North Kaibab Ranger District Office at 430 South Main Street in Fredonia, AZ, telephone number (928-643- 7395), and at the Kaibab National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 800 S. 6th Street in Williams, AZ, telephone number (928-635-8200). 5. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.

Done at Williams, Arizona this 10th day of July, 2020, at Williams, Arizona
__________________________ 
HEATHER C. PROVENCIO Forest Supervisor Kaibab National Forest