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Bear Trap Fire - May 12th UPDATE
Bear Trap Fire
Publication Type: News 05/12/2022
Bear Trap Fire – May 12th UPDATE
Magdalena Ranger District - San Mateo Mountains
Reported start date / time: May 1, 2022 – 1200
Cause: Undetermined.
Size: 7,552 acres
Location: Bear Trap Canyon, San Mateo Mountains, Magdalena Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs). Socorro County, NM. See Map Attached.
Containment: 5%
Fuels: Pine, Pinyon-Juniper and Grass.
Fire behavior: The Bear Trap Fire is exhibiting active fire behavior with isolated torching.
Weather: Temperature today will see a high near 78. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Daytime humidity at 5%, sunny and drought conditions. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 10 mph. https://www.weather.gov/.
Resources on scene – 338 personnel. Firefighters from the USFS, BLM, BIA, NMF, County, local and private contractors are on scene with 12-Type 6 Engines, 9-Type 2 Handcrew, 2-Type 2 & 1-Type 3 Helicopters, Overhead, Air Tankers, Water Tenders, and Retardant Drops.
Strategy: The strategy for the Bear Trap Fire is full suppression.
Values at risk: At this time, the fire is not a threat to any communities, and there are no evacuations in effect.
Area Closure Order: An Area, Road and Trail Closure is in effect for the Bear Trap Fire per Order 03-0726 on May 3rd at 5:00 pm until Sept 1 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. 03-0726 Closure Order
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions: On April 28th based on high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions, the Cibola NF & NGs implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on the mountain districts to include the Magdalena Ranger District. Order 03-0724
Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public should stay away from Bear Trap Fire operations.
Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. The public is reminded that “If you fly, we can’t!”
All Bear Trap Fire updates will be posted on the Incident Information System (InciWeb) for Bear Trap Fire, Cibola NF & NGs website, New Mexico Fire Information website, and the Cibola NF & NGs Facebook & Twitter pages.
For more information on Bear Trap Fire contact:
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