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Cajete Fire Update for June 23, 2017 (Cajete Fire Wildfire)

Cajete Fire Update June 22, 2017 Fire Information: 505.438.5300 Email: Cajetefireinfo@gmail.com Start Date: June 15, 2017 Cause: Abandoned campfire Size: 1,412 acres Containment: 96% Vegetation: Mostly ponderosa pine with some mixed conifer and aspen on north facing slopes. Resources Assigned: 120 personnel – 1 Type 1 Crew, 4 Type 2 crews, 2 engines, and 1 Type 3 helicopter Current Situation: Under the leadership of Incident Commander Matt Armantrout, firefighters are mopping-up hot spots, gridding for residual heat, and addressing fire suppression repair needs. A concentration of heavy fuels is smoldering along the fire’s southeast perimeter, though no further fire growth is anticipated. Hot and dry conditions persist, with a slight chance of rain in the fire area. Closures, Restrictions, and Safety: Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect and the burned area is closed to the public. Residents and visitors should not enter burned areas due to hazardous conditions....