Fire crews have been able to contain the East Fork Fire after it burned about 2.5 acres three miles northeast of Jemez Springs.
The lightning-caused wildfire, which was first discovered on Saturday, was contained Monday afternoon after a helicopter helped with water drops, the Santa Fe Nation Forest Service says.
“They continue to construct fire line around the fire’s edge to keep the flames from spreading along the ground,” said Donna Nemeth, a Forest Service spokeswoman, in a news release. “They are also mopping up around the existing line to make it more secure.”
For the rest of today and beginning again at noon tomorrow until late evening.
Interactive NWS Alert Information
Event Extended (area)
Fire Weather Warning valid from Jun 17 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM MDT
Sent to SMS and E-Mail at Jun 16 2:30 PM MDT
Crews are working to suppress the East Fork Fire, located about three miles northeast of Jemez Springs. The fire, first reported on Saturday, June 14, was determined to be lightning caused. It is burning in Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, on a very steep slope, and is approximately three acres in size. To ensure both public and fire fighter safety, Forest Service Trail #137 has been closed until further notice.
Dave Raue, the contractor awarded the project, started work on July 3. Phase 1 finished in August.
Phase 1 Meter Assembly Project Costs
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