Fire

Breaking News: No Injuries as Wind Damages Barranca Elementary Roof

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BREAKING News:

Early reports indicate that severe wind damaged a portion of the roof in the 200 wing at Barranca Mesa Elementary School a short time ago.

There have been no injuries reported. Emergency responders are on scene as is Superintendent Gene Schmidt.

The Family YMCA After School Program has been canceled for today.

Check back for more details and photos from this developing story.

Roof damaged from wind today at Barranca Mesa Elementary School – no injuries reported. Courtesy/Gene Schmidt

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One Injury Reported in Three Car Accident on Truck Route

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Two of the three cars involved in today’s truck route accident. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

At approximately 2:45 p.m. today, three cars were involved in a traffic collision on the truck route across from the Los Alamos National Laboratory shooting range. 

Nichole Stafford, driver of a white Altima sedan reported to the Los Alamos Daily Post that she was heading east bound on the truck route when a car in front of her was preparing to turn left into the area of the shooting range. Stafford stopped for the turning car and said that from behind her car, a white subaru Read More

County Cautions of Extreme Wildfire Threat

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COUNTY News:

Extremely dangerous fire conditions exist throughout the area and the Community is urged to take immediate notice!

Monday afternoon Los Alamos County Fire Department responded to reports of a small fire in Pueblo Canyon along North Road. The fire was quickly contained; however, LAFD believes the fire was manmade based on eyewitness reports and evidence at the scene.

A group of teens was seen in the area prior to the start of the fire and LAFD believes they may have been involved.

Several similar incidents that have occurred in the last three months have LAFD greatly concerned about Read More

Dozen LAFD Employees Earn AAS Fire Science Degrees From UNM-LA

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Twelve Los Alamos County Fire Department employees recently earned AAS degrees in Fire Science from UNM-LA including Christopher Bartlett, Colorado Cordova, Gerard Coriz, Jaden Eads, Kevin Kamplain, Aaron McNiff, Colin O’Connell, Allen Quintana, Jeff Saiz, Ben Stone, Glenn Trehern (not picture) and Jeffrey Wetteland. Pictured with the graduates is LAFD Capt. Joseph Candelaria who heads the Fire Science program at UNM-LA. Courtesy/LAC Read More

Forest & VCNP Enter Stage I Fire Restrictions Tuesday

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Smokey Bear. Courtesy/SFNS

SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Despite recent scattered rain showers, the Santa Fe National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions at 8 a.m. Tuesday due to extreme/exceptional drought conditions and high fire danger.

 

The Pecos Wilderness and San Pedro Parks Wilderness areas are exempt from Stage I fire restrictions. Devices solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuel that can be turned on and off are allowed in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.

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ALERT: Los Alamos County Moves Under Stage I Fire Restrictions

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COUNTY News:

Effective immediately, and in concert with the New Mexico Forestry Division, Los Alamos County is under Stage I Fire Restrictions.

The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

  • Building, maintaining, attending or using an open fire, campfire, charcoal or wood stove on all Los Alamos County lands. (See Exemption 1 below)
  • Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

Stage I Exemptions:

  • Developed campgrounds
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Non Life Threatening Crash on Truck Route Monday

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Non life threatening injuries were sustained by a driver during a two vehicle crash at the bottom of the truck route near N.M. 4 at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

One of two vehicles involved in Monday’s crash on the truck route. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com

One of the two cars involved in Monday’s crash. Damage can be seen in the back bumper area. The driver of this car was taken to Los Alamos Medical Center with non life threating injuries. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
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Arson Awareness Week: Residential Arson

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LAFD News:

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has designated Reducing Residential Arson as the theme for the 2013 Arson Awareness Week, running May 5-11.

USFA is working with federal and private sector partners to arm residents and property managers with tools to reduce the likelihood and effects of arson (PDF, 3 Mb.)

“According to the USFA’s National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) during 2008-2010, an estimated 16,800 intentionally set fires in residential buildings occurred annually in the United States. These fires resulted in an estimated 280 deaths, 775 injuries, Read More

Wildfire Danger Faced by Residents of New Mexico and Arizona

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Courtesy/SFI
 
Courtesy/SFI
 
SFI News:
 
Just released maps regarding the wildfire outlook in New Mexico and Arizona speak loud and clear that this is a dangerous time of the year.
 
State Farm Insurance has issued the following safety tips and a video showing the impact that mitigation measures can have- from Last year’s Colorado fire.
 
Safety Tips:

Plan Ahead

Good wildfire planning begins long before a fire occurs. Help ensure your family’s safety by installing and maintaining smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in your home. Also, identify adequate sources

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Los Alamos Firefighters Cook For Auction Winners

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Members of the Los Alamos Daily Post news team join Los Alamos Firefighters at Station 3 in White Rock for a lasagna dinner Wednesday. The news team from left, Bonnie Gordon, Greg Kendall, Karen Kendall and Kirsten Laskey together with Zia Realty Group owner James Chrobocinski and his family Jacqueline and JJ, successfully bid on the dinner during the Rotary Club’s Crab Fest fundraiser in February. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

JJ Chrobocinski, 6. chats with AFF Local 3279 Vice President Danny Archuleta. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

JJ Chrobocinski, 6, with his Read More