Pueblo Canyon Inn was hit by lightning Tuesday night. ‘The Los Alamos Fire Department, police and Utilities were dispatched and extremely helpful in getting power back on and making sure there was no fire’. Photo by Matthew Allen
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Update: Venado Fire Burns 3,482 Acres
SFNF News:
Lightning sparked the Venado Fire that began July 20 in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, which has now consumed 3,482 acres of Ponderosa Pine.
Cause: Lightning
Size: 3,482
Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF)
Containment: 66 percent
Fuel: Ponderosa Pine
Weather: Rain forecasted throughout the week
Resources: 158 personnel.
Situation: The fire is in steep terrain with limited access on Mesa Venado and an adjacent drainage area 1.5 miles north of Deer Creek
Read More LAFD Brush Truck; Firefighters Travel To Carr Fire
The Los Alamos Fire Department’s Brush 4 truck is en route to the 80,000-acre Carr Fire burning west of Redding, Calif., LAFD Wildland Fire Division Chief Kelly Sterna told the Los Alamos Daily Post Saturday morning. On board are Capt. Michael Lewis, Capt. Todd Forsythe and Driver/Engineer Van Leimer. The Carr Fire has already caused the deaths of two firefighters and three civilians and destroyed more than 500 buildings. Chief Sterna said three other trucks from New Mexico also are headed to the fire, which is only five percent contained. Courtesy photo Read More
Update: Monsoonal Rains Slow Venado Fire
SFNF News:
Friday’s monsoonal weather pattern helped firefighters keep the Venado Fire in check in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. The fire has burned 2,970 acres and is now 15 percent contained.
Venado Fire:
- Start Date: July 20, 2018
- Acres: 2,970
- Cause: Lightning
- Location: Jemez Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest
- Containment: 15 percent
- Fuels: Ponderosa pine
- Total personnel: 282
General Information: As Friday’s monsoonal weather pattern helped firefighters keep the Venado Fire in check with minimal activity, firefighters continue with a full suppression Read More
Officials Issue Venado Fire Area Closure For Safety
Venado Fire area on the Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a temporary area closure today to protect public health and safety, and so firefighters can operate more safely in the Venado Fire area on the Jemez Ranger District of the SFNF.
Lightning caused the fire July 20, which has consumed 2,872 acres of Ponderosa pine and is now 10 percent contained.
The restricted area boundary follows the east edge of Virgin Mesa, then extends due west crossing Forest Road (FR) 376 at Gilman Tunnels to the west edge of the SFNF boundary (see Read More
Update: Aragon Fire Burns 450 Acres
SFNF News:
The lightning caused Aragon Fire in the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest has consumed 450 acres of Ponderosa Pine and is 50 percent contained.
Start Date: July 12
Cause: Lightning
Size: 450 acres
Location: Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
Containment: 50 percent
Fuel: Ponderosa Pine
Weather: 75 percent chance for rain showers over the next few days
Resources: 6 personnel
Situation: The fire remains in a remote location East of Gallina Peak and West of the Rio Chama Wilderness in the
Read More NPS: Hidden Valley Fire Receives Rain
NPS News:JEMEZ SPRINGS ― Monday evening the Hidden Valley Fire received approximately .49 inches of rain, further reducing fire behavior. The chance for monsoonal rains and thunderstorms will remain high in the afternoons through the end of the week and minimal fire behavior is predicted for the Hidden Valley Fire.
With decreased complexity, management operations have been transferred back to Valles Caldera National Preserve under a Type 4 organization. Crews will continue to focus efforts on monitoring and patrolling containment lines around the fire until the area receives
Read More Update: Venado Fire Burns Approximately 2,200 Acres
SFNF News:
The Venado Fire that began Friday in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest has now consumed approximately 2,200 acres of Ponderosa Pine.
The fire stands at zero containment.
Start Date: July 20
Cause: Lightning
Size: approximately 2,200 acres
Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
Containment: 0 Percent
Fuel: Ponderosa Pine
Weather: Scattered thunderstorms Monday night dropped less than a tenth of an inch on the Venado Fire, with no significant impact on ground conditions. Today’s forecast
Read More Update: Venado Fire Burns Approximately 2,000 Acres
SFNF News:
Lightning sparked the Venado Fire that began Friday in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, which has now consumed some 2,000 acres of Ponderosa Pine.
Start Date: July 20
Cause: Lightning
Size: approximately 2,000 acres
Location: Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest
Containment: 0 percent
Fuel: Ponderosa Pine
Weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight expect to bring lightning, heavy rain and gusty winds.
Resources on scene: 162 personnel, which includes four interagency hotshot crews, one type 3 helicopter, three engines, Read More
Hidden Valley Fire Lowers Fuel Loads On 585 Acres
Smoke from the Hidden Valley Fire spreads in layers Sunday through the forest and hills on the west side of the Valle Grande at twilight. © 2018 David A. Ponton, wildearthlight.com
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Firefighters completed firing operations Sunday on the lightning-caused Hidden Valley Fire. Through the successful management of this naturally caused fire, the preserve was able to safely decrease fuel loads on 585 acres of forest on South Mountain and reduce the risk of undesired fire behavior in the future.
“We’re grateful for all the firefighters’ hard Read More