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Firefighters are Working Day and Night Shifts to Suppress the Blue 2 Fire

Daily Update: May 27,2024

Fire Information Phone Number: (575) 386-5077; open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
Media Phone Number:  575-386-5108; open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Email: 2024.blue2@firenet.gov

Acres: 6,863
Start Date: May 16, 2024 
Location: White Mountain Wilderness approximately 8 miles North of Ruidoso    
Personnel: 532
Cause: Lightning
Containment: 0%
Fuels: Timber (litter and understory)
Resources: 11 crews | 23 engines | 4 helicopters | 2 bulldozers 
 

Highlights: Firefighters are working during day and night shifts to suppress the fire. Firefighters are continuing to build fireline using hand tools and bulldozers. Air resources are dropping water and fire retardant to slow the progress of the fire and re-enforce firelines. During nighttime operations, firefighters are conducting burnout operations to consume the fuel between the fireline and the edge of the fire. This tactic helps to strengthen the fireline and reduce movement of the fire. Firefighters have been placing sprinklers and hoses around houses for structure protection.   

Fire Activity: Although the fire continues to burn during the day and night due to high temperatures and dry conditions, it has had little movement. 

Weather: Persistent winds with a warming and dry trend over the next few days. 

Closures: Lincoln National Forest Alerts and Notices 

Evacuations: For the latest information visit the Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services Blue Fire 2 Update page

For Ready, Set, Go Status definitions, please visit Ready, Set, Go! New Mexico

Blue 2 Fire Evacuation Map 05-27

Mon, 05/27/2024 - 14:19

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Blue 2 Fire Evacuation Map 05-27

Evacuation map for the Blue 2 Fire for May 27th, 2024. All evacuation status are maintained and updated by the Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services.