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Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresContainment: 90%Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain WildernessResources: 7 personnel including members of the Type 6 USFS engineTypes of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelStrategy: Full Suppression with direct and indirect tactics    Road Closures: None     Smoke: No smoke visible from the Blue Front Fire

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresContainment: 90%Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain WildernessResources: One Type 6 USFS engine    Personnel: 7Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelStrategy: Full Suppression with direct and indirect tactics    Road Closures: NoneSmoke: There is no smoke showing from the Blue Front Fire

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresContainment: 75%Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain WildernessResources: One Type 6, USFS engine

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresContainment: 75%Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain WildernessResources: One Type 6, USFS engineTypes of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelStrategy: Full Suppression with direct and indirect tactics    Road Closures: NoneSmoke: There is no smoke showing from the Blue Front Fire

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresContainment: 52%Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain WildernessResources: Three enginesPersonnel: 21Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelStrategy: Full Suppression with direct and indirect tactics    Road Closures: NoneSmoke: Smoke will be minimal

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresContainment: 52%Location: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain WildernessResources: (3) type 6 engines from the USFS and BLM and 1 helicopter Personnel: 25Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelStrategy: Full Suppression with direct and indirect tactics    Road Closures: NoneSmoke: Light smoke may be visible from the surrounding areas 

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresLocation: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness.Resources: Smokey Bear Hotshot module, 2 Type 1 Hand Crews, 1 helicopter, 3 enginesPersonnel: 79 Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, shrubs, dead/down fuelContainment: 50%Strategy: Full Suppression with direct and indirect tactics    Road Closures: NoneSmoke: Light smoke may be visible from the surrounding areas. 

Start Date: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 323 acresLocation: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness.Resources: Smokey Bear Hotshot module, 2 Type 1 Hand Crews, 2 helicopters, 3 engines

Start Date: October 28, 2024

Blue Front Fire Morning Update, October 30, 2024Start Date / Time: October 28, 2024Cause: UnknownSize: 316 acresLocation: 4 miles west of Alto, 9 miles northwest of Ruidoso, located in the Blue 2 wildfire footprint in the White Mountain Wilderness.