West Fire Update
June 9, 2015; 11:00 a.m.
Location:
· Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
· Sandoval County, New Mexico
· Approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Jemez Springs, NM
Start Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015, reported at approximately 2:15 p.m.
Size: Approximately 2 acres Percent Contained: 0%
Cause: Lightning Personnel Assigned: 20
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine Growth Potential: Low
Summary: The lightning-caused West Fire was reported by the Cerro Pelado Fire Lookout on June 6, 2015, and has grown to approximately 2 acres. The West Fire is a slow-moving ground fire burning through ponderosa pine and pine litter. Smoke may be visible from US Route 550 and the communities of Jemez Springs and Gilman. Depending on weather and other conditions, fire managers are considering managing the fire for resource benefit.
Structures Threatened: None
Weather: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Resources Assigned:
· Firefighters: Approximately 20 firefighters
· Engines: District fire personnel
Fire Information: Updates will be available on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com, @SantaFeNF and www.facebook.com/SantaFeNF.