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Calf Canyon Fire Update - August 19, 2022
Calf Canyon
Publication Type: News 08/19/2022
Information Officers Provide Assistance in Mora
Acres: 341,735
Containment: 98%
Total personnel: 470
Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022
Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Holdover fire from prescribed pile burn
Location: 12 miles NW of Las Vegas, NM
Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass
Operations: Focusing in Rociada, Gascon, Holman, Cleveland, Mora and Guadalupita, heavy equipment isassisting in the clearing of roadways caused by flooding. Crews are diligently working to repair fences, dozer lines, remove hazard trees and seeding as necessary on private property affected by the fire. Repair work has been completed on the Skyline Trail near Bear Mountain and the Elk Mountain line. We ask the community to please be patient as we continue to work when weather conditions allow. We are trying to avoid working on saturated soils as it can cause additional damage.
Closures and Restrictions: The Santa Fe National Forest has reduced the fire closure area opening additional access to the Pecos Wilderness. To view the new closure order and map visit Santa Fe - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov). Monsoon weather and completion of suppression repair activities play a part in the decision to lift closure orders and the safety of the public, firefighter, and incident support personnel is always our first priority.
Weather: As drier air moves into the region, coverage of storms will remain isolated with a low risk of flash flooding. By the weekend, a weather disturbance will bring significant moisture with numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. With the renewed threat of widespread showers and storms, the risk of flash flooding will be high. Thereafter, expect a gradual decrease in daily showers and thunderstorms.
Fire Flooding and Recovery Resources: 2022 Wildland Fires Resources Hotline | After Wildfire New Mexico Guide | Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires Burned Area Emergency Response
For questions or concerns related to flooding, please call the New Mexico State Emergency Operations Center at 1-800-432-2080. For federal disaster with fire or flood damage to your primary residence, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
Private Land Suppression Repair Survey (English and Spanish). Call 720-417-8048 for assistance in English, or 505-398-3889 for assistance in Spanish.
Fire Information: Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Phone: 505-356-2636 | Email: 2022.hermitspeak@firenet.gov
Online Fire Information Resources: Inciweb | Santa Fe National Forest Facebook | nmfireinfo.com |Santa Fe National Forest Twitter | YouTube | Santa Fe National Forest| Carson National Forest