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Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire (RX) on unit 9 on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Thursday May 2, 2024. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.
Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,198 acres on Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. See map attached.
Ignition will depend upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Desired conditions will result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives.
The Cibola NF & NGs manages all prescribed fires in compliance with New Mexico state air quality and smoke management regulations. However, smoke may settle into drainages and lower elevations at night but is expected to dissipate as daytime temperatures increase. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the www.airnow.gov/
Our land management strategy is centered on long-term forest health, including reducing forest fuels and using prescribed fire on the landscape. Prescribed fires are intended to reduce hazardous fuels accumulated due to drought, climate change, insects and disease, and decades of fire suppression. Additionally, fire managers use prescribed fire to improve forest health, remove hazardous fuels, increase firefighter safety, enhance wildlife habitat, and protect communities and watersheds. Prescribed burns are designed to meet specific objectives and are always managed with firefighter and public safety as the priority.
| Current as of | Sat, 05/04/2024 - 20:54 |
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| Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest and Grasslands |
| Incident Commander | USFS Magdalena Ranger District Burn Boss Kyrk Barron |
| Incident Description | Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire (RX) on unit 9 on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Thursday May 2, 2024. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,198 acres on Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. See map attached. Ignition will depend upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Desired conditions will result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives. |
| Coordinates |
33° 55' 56'' Latitude
-107° 34' 23
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 35 |
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| Size | 1,198 Acres |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, pinyon juniper and ponderosa pine. |
| Significant Events | 5/4/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews remain on the Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters. Units 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 of the have been put into patrol status. Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.
5/3/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9 Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews have completed ignitions on the Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. Aerial ignitions were used to burn the interior of the unit blacklined perimeter. Fire crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters. Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.
5/2/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9 Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) have implemented the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire (RX) on unit 9 today. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,198 acres on Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. See map attached. Ignition were dependent upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Desired conditions will result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives.
5/1/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9 Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire (RX) on unit 9 on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Thursday May 2, 2024. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,198 acres on Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. See map attached. Ignition will depend upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Desired conditions will result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives.
4/30/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Units 11, 12 & 13
4/29/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Units 11, 12 & 13 Prescribed Fire Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews have implemented ignitions on units 12 today. Aerial ignitions were used today to burn interiors within perimeters on all 3 units. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters. Residual smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.
4/28/24 update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Units 11, 12 & 13 Prescribed Fire Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews have implemented ignitions on units 11 & 13 today. Crews will continue to blackline and secure the perimeters. Tomorrow, pending favorable conditions fire crews plan to continue burn operations on the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire with ignitions on unit 12. Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. Ignitions are dependent upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Optimal conditions result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the desired effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives.
4/26/24 update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Units 11, 12 & 13 Prescribed Fire Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire (RX) on units 11,12 & 13 on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Sunday April 28, 2024. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,492 acres on Unit 11, 12 & 13 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 549. See map attached.
4/22/24 UPDATE: Durfee Bolander Units 5 & 6 Prescribed Fire Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews completed ignitions to blackline both unit 5 yesterday & unit 6 today. Aerial ignitions were used today to burn interiors within perimeters of both units. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters. Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil.
4/21/24 UPDATE: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Units 5 & 6 Prescribed Fire Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews completed ignitions on unit 5 today. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeter. Tomorrow, pending favorable conditions fire crews plan to continue burn operations on the Durfee Bolander prescribed fire with ignitions on unit 6. Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. Ignitions are dependent upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Optimal conditions result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the desired effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives.
On April 21, 2024 Pending favorable conditions, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the previously announced Durfee Bolander units 5 & 6 prescribed fire (RX) on the Magdalena Ranger District as early as Sunday April 21, 2024. Smoke may be visible from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 1,455 acres on Unit 5 & 6 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 549. See map attached. Ignition will depend upon agency administrator approval and conditions within the ranges outlined in the prescribed fire plan. Desired conditions will result in effective smoke ventilation and dispersal and help achieve the effects needed to accomplish the burn plan objectives. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
5/4/24 Update: Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews remain on the Durfee Bolander Prescribed Fire Unit 9 in the vicinity of Durfee and Bolander Canyon along FSR 220 and West of FSR 473. Crews will continue to secure and control the perimeters. Units 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 of the have been put into patrol status. Smoke may be visible for a couple days from the communities of Magdalena, Alamo and Datil. |
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