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Blue Fire Morning Update, May 23, 2024 05-23-2024
Blue 2 Fire
Publication Type: News - 05/23/2024 - 12:00
Update: The Blue fire continues to burn in a remote area of the White Mountain Wilderness. Crews are assessing existing trails to determine their suitability as containment lines. While crews work in the area, a closure order is in effect to ensure their safety. This area closure includes portions of the 107 Road on forest lands, including 107C, the South Fork Campground, and portions of 107 that are west of 107C.Light smoke may be visible, but significant impacts to the community are not currently expected
Close up of 107 Area Closure:
Start Date / Time: May 17, 2024, approximately 3:45 p.m.
Cause: Lightning
Size: Blue Fire:.5 acres Blue 2 Fire: 48 acres Location: White Mountain Wilderness Resources: 48 Personnel
Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Dead and dead/down trees
Containment: 0%
Tactic: Full Suppression
Road Closures: 107 On Forest Land
Smoke: Light
Evacuations: None
Area Closures: Part of White Mountain Wilderness Area, See link for more information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/nmlnf-blue-2-fire/-closure-update-for-trails-on- white-mountain-wilderness-area-05-22-2024
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