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Air Resources are Using Water and Retardant to Suppress the Blue 2 Fire

Daily Update: May 28,2024

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: 7,178
Start Date: May 16, 2024 
Location: White Mountain Wilderness approximately 8 miles North of Ruidoso    
Personnel: 533
Cause: Lightning
Containment: 0%
Fuels: Timber (litter and understory)
Resources: 10 crews | 32 engines | 6 helicopters | 6 bulldozers | 5 Water Tenders
 

Highlights: Firefighters continue to use direct tactics to build fireline along the fire’s edge using hand tools and bulldozers while ensuring safety for all crews. Air resources are dropping water and retardant along the firelines for reinforcement purposes and to cool down the most active parts of the fire. A feller buncher is being used in the Ski Run Road area to remove debris and allow crews to gain access for suppression efforts. Firefighters continue to place sprinklers and hoses around houses for structure protection.  

Fire Activity: The fire is producing more smoke and continues to be active, even during the nighttime, because of hot temperatures and dry conditions.  

Weather: Although there are less winds, it is very dry with little chance of rain and hot temperatures. 

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
 

May 28 Blue 2 Fire Evacuation Map.jpg

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:32

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May 28 Blue 2 Fire Evacuation Map.jpg