Incendio Cañón Nogal – Doming, 17 de April 2022 - Actualizacion Diaria
 
Contención: 42%              

Causa: Líneas eléctricas caídas                                                     Personal: 127 Fecha de inicio: 12 de abril de 2022                                            Combustibles: Madera, Arbustos, Pastos Ubicación/Origen: Cañón de Nogal, al oeste de Capitán Estructuras Quemadas: 6 estructuras primarias y 8 dependencias

Aspectos destacados: Los bomberos han contenido con éxito el 42 % del incendio con una línea construida a mano a lo largo de la cresta en el perímetro occidental. Ayer, se levantaron los avisos de evacuación y preevacuación (estado SET) y los residentes comenzaron a reingresar al área. Sin embargo, la eliminación de árboles peligrosos y otros trabajos restringen el tráfico más allá de 399 Canyon Rd. Los detalles están en la sección Evacuaciones.  

Operaciones: Las cuadrillas patrullan, limpian y rastrean en frío el perímetro de la línea de fuego. El rastro de frío es el proceso de inspeccionar y palpar cuidadosamente con una mano sin guantes para detectar cualquier resto de calor. Cualquier bolsa de calor se enfría usando cubos de agua desde un helicóptero, una manguera contra incendios o agua transportada por los bomberos. Los equipos están explorando el borde del fuego no contenido a lo largo del perímetro este y la línea de construcción. Las cuadrillas continúan patrullando y limpiando las áreas de protección de puntos estructurales donde los residentes regresan a sus propiedades. Los helicópteros están disponibles para ayudar a las cuadrillas de tierra con gotas de agua para enfriar los puntos calientes.

Evacuaciones: Se han levantado las evacuaciones para Nogal Canyon Rd. desde la autopista 37 hasta 399 Nogal Canyon Rd. También se levantó la preevacuación (estado SET) para el Área Loma Grande. Esto incluye el área al sur de Nogal Canyon desde Pfingsten Road hasta Crockett Canyon Trail y desde Crockett Canyon Trail al oeste hasta Nogal Canyon Rd. Los residentes deberán continuar con precaución ya que tenemos personal de bomberos en el área y el fuego aún está activo. Solo se permitirá la entrada a los residentes. No se permitirán cazadores/campistas en el área hasta nuevo aviso.

Restricciones/Cierres: Nogal Canyon permanece cerrado al público más allá de 399 Canyon Rd. Respete las restricciones y cierres vigentes. Las violaciones impiden la respuesta de los bomberos y retrasan las actividades de supresión. Cualquier persona que conduzca en el área debe reducir la velocidad y encender las luces delanteras para tener visibilidad.

Existe una Restricción Temporal de Vuelo (RTV): los incendios forestales son una zona de NO drones. Volar drones recreativos y de medios dentro de un RTV es ilegal e impide los esfuerzos de extinción de incendios. Reporte los drones a la policía local. ¡Si tú vuelas, nosotros no podemos!

Clima: Soleado, temperaturas a mediados de los 70, 7% de humedad; los vientos están cambiando hoy y desde el NW, 16-25 mph.

Información sobre incendios: Público: 505-356-2636 Medios de Noticia: 505-445-8278 Líneas telefónicas abiertas 8am-8pm

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8061/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McBrideFire2022/

Información sobre incendios de NM: https://nmfireinfo.com/

Correo electrónico: 2022.mcbride@firenet.gov

Humo: La actividad del humo debería disminuir ya que la actividad del fuego ha sido mínima. Sin embargo, los que se encuentran en los alrededores pueden ver humo a medida que el fuego se mueve a través de la vegetación no quemada. Estos humos están dentro del interior del fuego y no son una amenaza para la línea de fuego en este momento.

 

 

Evacuations have been lifted for Nogal Canyon Rd. from Highway 37 up to 399 Nogal Canyon Rd. The pre-evacuation (SET status) for the Loma Grande Area has also been lifted. This includes the area south of Nogal Canyon from Pfingsten Road to Crockett Canyon Trail and from Crockett Canyon Trail west to Nogal Canyon Rd. Residents will need to continue using caution as we have fire personnel in the area and the fire is still active. Residents only will be permitted entry. Hunters/Campers will not be allowed in the area until further notice.

Nogal Canyon Fire – Sunday, April 17, 2022 Daily Update

Acres: 433
Cause: Downed power lines
Containment: 42%
Start Date: April 12, 2022
Personnel : 127
Location/Origin: Nogal Canyon, west of Capitan
Fuels: Ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper, grasses
 Structures burned: 6 primary, 8 outbuildings  

Highlights: Firefighters have successfully contained 42% of the fire with a hand-built line along the ridge on the western perimeter. Yesterday, evacuation and pre-evacuation (SET status) notices were lifted and residents began to re-enter the area. However, hazard tree removal and other work restricts traffic beyond 399 Canyon Rd. Details are in the Evacuations section.  

Operations:  Crews are patrolling, mopping up and “cold trailing” the fire line perimeter. Cold trailing is the process of carefully inspecting and feeling with an un-gloved hand to detect for any remaining heat.  Any heat pockets are cooled using water bucket drops from a helicopter, fire hose, or water carried in by firefighters. Crews are scouting the uncontained fire’s edge along the eastern perimeter and constructing line. Crews continue to patrol and mop up in structural point protection areas where residents are returning to their properties.  Helicopters are available to assist ground crews for water drops to cool hot spots.

Evacuations: Evacuations have been lifted for Nogal Canyon Rd. from Highway 37 up to 399 Nogal Canyon Rd. The pre-evacuation (SET status) for the Loma Grande Area has also been lifted. This includes the area south of Nogal Canyon from Pfingsten Road to Crockett Canyon Trail and from Crockett Canyon Trail west to Nogal Canyon Rd. Residents will need to continue using caution as we have fire personnel in the area and the fire is still active. Residents only will be permitted entry. Hunters/Campers will not be allowed in the area until further notice.

Restrictions/Closures: Nogal Canyon remains closed to the public beyond 399 Canyon Rd. Please respect the restrictions and closures in place. Violations impede firefighter response and delay suppression activities.  Anyone driving in the area should slow down and turn on headlights for visibility

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place: Wildfires are a NO Drone Zone. Flying recreational and media drones within a TFR is illegal and impedes fire suppression efforts. Report drones to local law enforcement. If You Fly, We Can’t!

Weather: Sunny, temperatures in mid-70s, 7% humidity; winds are changing today and from NW, 16-25mph.

Smoke: Smoke activity should decrease as fire activity has been minimal. However, those in the surrounding area may see smoke as fire moves through unburned vegetation. These smokes are well within the interior of the fire and are not a threat to the fire line at this time.

Fire Information: Public Phone Line 505-356-2636   Media Phone Line 505-445-8278  Phone Lines open 8am-8pm           

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8062/

NM Fire Information: https://nmfireinfo.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NogalCanyonFire2022

Email: 2022.mcbride@firenet.gov

 

Acres: 433
Cause: Downed power lines
Containment: 4%
Start Date: April 12, 2022
Personnel : 90
Location/Origin: Nogal Canyon, west of Capitan
Fuels: Ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper, grasses

Highlights: A Virtual Public Meeting on Facebook is scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. Questions can be submitted in advance by email or through Facebook messaging. Starting today, we will no longer provide an evening update in this format.  Any notable activity will be posted on Facebook and InciWeb.

Operations:  Today, hand crews and engines will patrol and mop up heat sources around the fire perimeter and around structures. Crews are working around Pfingsten Ranch and outlying areas to identify and provide point protection to threatened structures. Lighter winds this morning will enable helicopters to assist with extinguishing hotspots along the eastern edge of the fire. Scouting for and constructing fire line along the fire’s edge is ongoing.  

Evacuations:  Pre-evac remains in effect for the Loma Grande Area: South of Nogal Canyon from Pfingsten Road to Crockett Canyon Trail and from Crockett Canyon Trail west to Nogal Canyon Road. All of Nogal Canyon remains in evacuation status. As soon as it is safe for the public to re-enter the fire area, a notification will be made.

Lincoln County Mercantile is offering to help owners of animals that are being housed at the Capitan Fairgrounds, due to evacuations. Contact the manager at 575-354-4260.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place: Wildfires are a NO Drone Zone. Flying recreational and media drones within a TFR is illegal and endangers aircraft working on the fire. Drones found in the fire area will result in fire aviation operations being suspended until the area is cleared. If you see drones in the fire area, please report it immediately to law enforcement and the Incident Management Team. If You Fly, We Can’t!

Restrictions/Closures: Nogal Canyon remains closed. Please respect the restrictions and closures in place. Violations impede firefighter response and delay suppression activities.  Anyone driving in the area should slow down and turn on headlights for visibility

Weather: Clouds will build to mostly cloudy today, clearing this evening; humidity 7-10%, temperatures in the 70s, SW winds 7-15 mph

Smoke: Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measure.

Fire Information: Public Phone Line 505-356-2636   Media Phone Line 505-445-8278  Phone Lines open 8am-8pm           

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8062/

NM Fire Information: https://nmfireinfo.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NogalCanyonFire2022

Email: 2022.mcbride@firenet.gov

Structures burned: 6 primary, 8 outbuildings

Acres: 433
Cause: Downed power lines
Containment: 4%
Start Date: April 12, 2022
Location/Origin: Nogal Canyon, west of Capitan

Fuels: Ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper, dry grasses

Highlights: The following areas are now on a SET status evacuation notice: Loma Grande Area – South of Nogal Canyon from Pfingsten Road to Crockett Canyon Trail and from Crockett Canyon Trail west to Nogal Canyon Road.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 p.m. tonight due to predicted high winds.

A Virtual Public Meeting will be held Saturday at 6pm on Facebook. Questions can be submitted in advance by email or through Facebook messaging.

Operations: Today, firefighters extinguished multiple heat sources in lower Nogal Canyon to protect values at risk and secure the perimeter around homes. Work to secure the perimeter in the higher, rugged canyon country is ongoing. The Nogal Canyon Fire has been active on the east side as a result of strong winds from the west, with highly visible smoke. Crews and helicopters coordinated water drops to slow fire growth to the east and northeast. Strong winds grounded helicopter operations in the afternoon.

Evacuations: All of Nogal Canyon remains in evacuation status. As soon as it is safe for the public to re-enter the fire area, an update will be posted. Prepare yourself and your family with a go-bag. Visit ready.gov for more information on evacuation preparation. Due to evacuations, Lincoln County Mercantile is offering to help owners of animals that are being housed at the Capitan Fairgrounds. Contact the manager at 575-354-4260.

Restrictions/Closures: Nogal Canyon is closed. Set Status for the Loma Grande Area – see area details above.

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place: Wildfires are a NO Drone Zone. Flying recreational and media drones within a TFR is illegal and endangers aircraft working on the fire. Drones found in the fire area will result in fire aviation operations being suspended until the area is cleared. If you see drones in the fire area, please report it immediately to law enforcement and the Incident Management Team. If You Fly, We Can’t!

Weather: Tonight - mostly clear with temperatures 44-46 degrees. Winds from the West are expected to be 6-15 mph with gusts up to 28 mph.

Smoke: Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures.

Structures burned: 6 primary, 8 outbuildings  

Fire Information: Public Phone Line 505-356-2636 and Media Phone Line 505-445-8278 
Phone Lines open 8am-8pm          
InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8062/
NM Fire Information: https://nmfireinfo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NogalCanyonFire2022
Email: 2022.mcbride@firenet.gov

A Public meeting will be held on Facebook Saturday Evening at 6:00 PM for the Nogal and McBride Fires

Acres: 427 Cause: Downed power lines
Containment: 4%               
Start Date: April 12, 2022
Location/Origin: Nogal Canyon, west of Capitan
Fuels: Ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper, grass
Structures burned: 6 primary, 8 outbuildings
 

Highlights: Today brings warmer weather, gusty winds up to 35 mph and a Red Flag Warning – expect increased fire activity, especially in the afternoon as fuels warm up. Good progress was made yesterday towards the goal of lifting  closures and allowing homeowners back in to the area as soon as safely possible. A virtual public meeting will be hosted on the McBride Fire Facebook page at 6:00 p.m. Saturday 4/16.

Operations: Ground crews and engines will continue to patrol, extinguish hotspots, and secure the perimeter around  homes and other values at risk. Additionally, crews will be scouting, constructing and maintaining direct and indirect fireline  to secure the outer edges to minimize spread.

Lincoln County Mercantile is offering to help owners of animals that are being housed at the Capitan Fairgrounds, due to evacuations.

Evacuations: All of Nogal Canyon remains in evacuation status. Safe re-population of homeowners is a high priority. As soon as it is safe for the public to re-enter the fire area, an update will be posted.

Weather: Clear, temperatures high 60s to 70 degrees. Sustained winds from SW 5-15 mph, gusts to 35.

Restrictions/Closures: Nogal Canyon is closed

Smoke: Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measure.

Fire Information: Public Phone Line 505-356-2636   Media Phone Line 505-445-8278            

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8062/

NM Fire Information: https://nmfireinfo.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NogalCanyonFire2022

Email: 2022.mcbride@firenet.gov

            

 
 

 Acres: 394
 Cause: Downed power lines
 Containment: 4%
 Start Date: April 12, 2022

Location/Origin: Nogal Canyon, west of Capitan

Fuels: Ponderosa pine, pinon and juniper, dry grasses

Structures burned: 6 primary, 8 outbuildings   

Highlights: Favorable weather conditions this morning supported helicopter bucket drops that were coordinated with the crews on the ground to successfully target areas of concern. This morning Southwest Area Type 1 Team 2 assumed management of both the Nogal Canyon and McBride Fires.

Operations: Ground crews and engines continued to extinguish hotspots in areas around homes in order to ensure that residents can return to a safe and secure area when the closure is lifted. Additionally, crews worked to secure the perimeter of the fire. The fire is expected to be active until late tonight.  Dead and down fuels and grasses are drought stricken and extremely dry. A night shift will be on duty, patrolling and continuing to work on the fire.

Lincoln County Mercantile is offering to help owners of animals that are being housed at the Capitan Fairgrounds, due to evacuations.

Evacuations: All of Nogal Canyon remains in evacuation status. As soon as it is safe for the public to re-enter the fire area, an update will be posted.

Weather: Thursday night, April 14 – Clear, minimum temperatures in the mid-40s. Winds west 12-15 mph, gusts to 30. Later winds will be terrain driven.

Restrictions/Closures: Nogal Canyon remains closed. 

Smoke: Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measure.

Fire Information: Public Phone Line 505-356-2636   Media Phone Line 505-445-8278            

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8062/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NogalCanyonFire2022/

NM Fire Info: www.nmfireinfo.com

 Acres: 394
 Cause: Downed power lines
 Containment: 4%
 Start Date: April 12, 2022
 Location/Origin: Nogal Canyon
 Fuels: Ponderosa, pinon and juniper, dry grasses
 Structures Burned: 6 primary, 8 outbuildings   

Highlights: Yesterday fire activity decreased significantly on the Nogal Fire. Less severe wind conditions are enabling crews to focus on fire containment in addition to point protection for structures. The fire remains active in steep, rugged terrain which is difficult to access. This morning Southwest Area Type 1 Team 2 assumed management of the Nogal Fire.

Operations: The Nogal Canyon Fire is located west of Capitan, New Mexico. Crews are working in steep, rugged terrain.  Firefighters continue to concentrate on point protection and are patrolling for hotspots near structures in order to protect private property. The fire has affected both sides of Nogal Canyon. Today crews are able to focus more on constructing direct fire line to keep the fire from moving towards the town of Nogal and constructing fire control lines in the lower areas of the canyon.

Lincoln County Mercantile is offering to help owners of animals that are being housed at the Capitan Fairgrounds, due to evacuations. Contact the manager at 575 354-4260.

Evacuations: All of Nogal Canyon remains in evacuation status. As soon as it is safe for the public to re-enter the fire area, an update will be posted.

Weather: Thursday, April 14 – Sunshine, low humidity and winds will contribute to drive fire activity today. Temperature highs in the mid-60s, humidity 5-8%. West-Southwest winds up to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon, Gusts to 30 mph.

Restrictions/Closures: Nogal Canyon remains closed.

Smoke: Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measure.

Fire Information: Public Phone Line 505-356-2636   Media Phone Line 505-445-8278            

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8062/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NogalCanyonFire2022/

NM Fire Info: www.nmfireinfo.com 

Location: Nogal Canyon                        

Start date:  April 13, 2022

Cause: Downed Powerlines                      

Size:  estimated 400 acres

Containment: 0%                                        

Vegetation: Pinon/Juniper/Ponderosa Pine

The Nogal Canyon Fire, located west of Capitan, New Mexico, remains at an estimated 400 acres. A drop is wind speed is helping firefighters work on containing the fire. Crews are working in steep, rugged terrain, which fire is able to run through the extremely dry vegetation. Firefighting crews are concentrating on Point Protection (structure).  They will begin to construct check lines in the lower areas of the canyon.

Resources include 5 engines, which includes two new engines that will be on night operations. There are 85 personnel committed to the fire.  One water tender will soon be on scene. A seven-person module from Cibola has arrived. Their objectives are to map the fire and gather intelligence.

The mandatory evacuation remains in effect. For their safety, residents are asked to respect this notice. As soon as it is safe to re-enter the fire area, updates will be posted.

Lincoln County Mercantile is offering to help owners of animals that are being housed at the Capitan Fairgrounds, due to evacuations.

The Southwest Incident Management Team #1 will be assuming management of both the Nogal Canyon Fire and the McBride Fire. This is a Type 1 team, which will be able to acquire additional resources.

Location: Nogal Canyon                 
Start date:  April 13, 2022
Cause: Downed Powerlines                  
Size:  400 acres
Containment: 0%                                     
Resources: Lincoln County and US Forest Service
Vegetation: Pinon/Juniper/Ponderosa Pine 

Capitan, NM April 13, 2022, 10:00 am.

Yesterday, winds of 45 mph, with gusts from 50-90 mph, were responsible for downed power lines in Nogal Canyon. The lines sparked and initially burned 100 acres. The Nogal Canyon Fire increased to 400 acres through the afternoon and overnight, and is burning on both side of the canyon. Fire crews have assessed that there were 10 structures lost.

Evacuations have been ordered for the entire canyon. Residents are encouraged to evacuate to the Carrizozo School. Livestock can be taken to the Capitan Fairgrounds. Crews will be prioritizing Point Protection (structures) and will begin to construct lines as additional crews arrive.

The fire is burning on Private and Forest Service lands. Extremely dry fuels include Pinon, Juniper and Ponderosa Pine. Wind will not be as high as it was yesterday and will be coming from the Southwest. Very low humidity is in the single digits. As the front, causing the winds, exits the area, temperatures will begin rising and fuels drying, this will be a factor affecting firefighting efforts. 

Lincoln County and US Forest Service crews responded immediately to the fire yesterday. Additional resources are enroute to relieve the initial attack personnel.