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Wildfire burning north of Quemado Lake, reported May 27 at 7:00 p.m.
| Current as of | Wed, 05/28/2025 - 17:14 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 13 miles south of Quemado, New Mexico |
| Incident Commander | Marcus Cornwell IC3 |
| Coordinates |
34° 08' 46.7'' Latitude
-108° 28' 43.4
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 115 |
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| Size | 578 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, brush, pinon-juniper, and ponderosa pine |
| Significant Events | Active fire behavior with runs, single- and group tree torching |
| Planned Actions |
Continue direct attack where possible, continue preparations along Quemado Lake Road in case needed as a holding feature. Begin mopping areas of heat near the fire perimeter. Protect values at risk, including private property/residences, Socorro Electric Powerline, range infrastructure, Quemado Lake Recreation Area, cultural resources. Hold existing firelines including hand line, dozer line, and roads. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Active fire behavior expected to continue during daytime and overnight with low relative humidity. |
| Weather Concerns | Conditions are extremely dry for this time of year. Sunny with highs in the upper 70s. Southwesterly winds with light breezes 5 to 15 mph. Potential for thunderstorms Thursday. |
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