May 6, 2016; 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
West of the community of La Cueva and east of Forest Road 376
Latitude and Longitude: 35°52'30"N 106°39'18"W
Start Date: May 6, 2016
Size: Approximately 2.3 total acres
Percent Contained: 100% as of 7:30 p.m.
Cause: Downed power line
Growth Potential: Low
Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, pine litter
Summary: A falling tree apparently struck a power line in two places, igniting a fire that was reported by the Cerro Pelado Lookout Tower at 4:30 p.m. Fire crews quickly responded and had the fire 100% contained by 7:30 p.m. Crews will continue mop-up operations throughout the night. Fire investigators from the US Forest Service are on the scene conducting an investigation. The communities around the fire area will be without power for 4-5 hours while the utility company continues maintenance on the power lines.
Structures Threatened: None
Resources Assigned:
Firefighters: One US Forest Service hand crew
Engines: Five engines, including resources from Jemez Ranger District, Bandelier National Monument, La Cueva Volunteer Fire Department, New Mexico State Forestry Returning Heroes, and Sandoval County Fire Department, responded.
Fire Information: Horseshoe Fire Information (505) 438-5321.Updates will be posted on the New Mexico Fire Information website at nmfireinfo.com and on @SantaFeNFand www.facebook.com/SantaFe.