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Cerro Pelado Fire Update: Saturday Evening April 23

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Cerro Pelado Fire News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office update the community on the status of fire burning in Jemez mountains:

The Cerro Pelado Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains remains approximately 10 miles from the Laboratory boundary, according to US Forest Service estimates, and the use of aircraft throughout the day to drop water and fire retardants has been effective in reducing its spread.

N.M. 4 at mile markers 30 and 50 where it intersects with West Jemez, (back gate) to the junction of Read More

Cerro Pelado Fire In Jemez Mountains Burns 4,688 Acres

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SFNF News:

Firefighters, including those from Los Alamos battling the Cerro Pelado Fire today are focused on protecting the homes in Sierra de los Pinos and keeping the fire from crossing to the west of Forest Road (FR) 10.

Crews also are monitoring the southern edge of the fire and addressing a couple of spot fires out ahead of the eastern fire perimeter. Type 1 Team takes command of this operation Sunday.

The fire began Friday, April 22 on Forest Road 10 and N.M. 4, approximately 7 miles east of Jemez Springs. The fire has consumed 4,688 acres and is zero percent contained. The cause is unknown.

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Calf Canyon & Hermits Peak Fires Combine: 42,341 Acres Burned

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Map of the Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak Fires. Courtesy/SFNF 

SFNF News:

Structure loss has occurred due to the extreme weather experienced yesterday that caused uncontrolled fire line that impacted communities. Firefighters and law enforcement are gaining access to the areas that are safe to do so. Damage assessments will be ongoing and when the information is gathered, residents will be contacted by the county.

For safety reasons, power has been proactively shut off in Pendaries, County Road A-3A, Rociada, Manelitas and Canoncito. There are several road closures, including Highway Read More

LANL, County, NNSA Field Office Update: Cerro Pelado Fire

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New Mexico State Police has closed N.M. 4 at mile marker 30 and mile marker 50, where it intersects with West Jemez (back gate) due to the Cerro Pelado Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/LANL

Cerro Pelado Fire Update:

  • Given that winds are lighter than expected this morning, helicopters have started bucket drops of water on the fire. Local wind conditions will determine if firefighting aircraft can continue to provide support.

Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office issued the following update this Read More

Governor Signs Emergency Declarations Providing $2.25 Million For Communities Battling/Recovering From Wildfires

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed executive orders Friday declaring states of emergency in the counties of Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel, and Valencia, making available funding and state resources for communities battling ongoing wildfires and recovering from recent wildfires.

Together, these executive orders provide $2.25 million for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to assist the affected counties with emergency measures, help prevent additional damages, repair public infrastructure, and lessen the overall recovery time.

These Read More

LANL, Los Alamos County, NNSA Field Office Update Community On Status Of Wildfire Burning In The Jemez

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Gathered this evening at the Los Alamos Police Department to coordinate emergency planning, staffing and other topics for the ongoing fire in the Jemez and severe winds toppling trees onto powerlines locally, from left, Consolidated Dispatch Center Manager Kate Stoddard, Sgt. Chris Ross, Deputy Police Chief Oliver Morris, Det. Mike Weiss, County Emergency Management Specialist Cody Ulrich, Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald and County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson. Emergency Management is coordinating the effort to find discounted hotel rates and other housing for the evacuees Read More

Valles Caldera Closes Due To Fire In The Jemez

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Courtesy/VCNP

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS – The Cerro Pelado Fire started just south of Valles Caldera National Preserve. With the dangerous fire weather event ongoing across the area and forest conditions being extremely dry, Valles Caldera National Preserve will be closed until further notice.

Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Environmental Public Health Tracking

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