Release# 220410-06

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April 10, 2022

Inter-agency support vital to JBSA-Camp Bullis wildfire response

 Multi-agency fire suppression efforts continue at JBSA-Camp BullisJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Joint Base San Antonio’s Fire departments from Camp Bullis, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland, and Randolph, as well as multiple fire departments, continue to respond to a wildfire which began in the demolition range area at JBSA-Camp Bullis. The fire is now 40% contained and approximately 2,800 acres have burned so far. Initial estimates of 4,000 acres burned were corrected this morning with accurate GPS mapping.

  502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs                                                  502abw.PA.official@us.af.mil  

Release# 220409-01                                                                                                                                Apr.9, 2022

Wildfire at Camp Bullis in Range Area  

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas –Joint Base San Antonio’s Fire departments from Camp Bullis, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland, and Randolph as well as a Leon Creek Fire Department are currently responding to reports of smoke caused by a wildfire in the demolition range area on Camp Bullis.  

JBSA has requested mutual aide assistance from Shavano Park and Bulverde fire departments as crews locate the head of the fire and assess fire size and direction. 

Updates will be available when the on-scene incident commander provides confirmed information. 

JBSA-Camp Bullis comprises more than 27,000 acres of ranges, training areas, and wildlands on San Antonio’s North side and is a crucial training location for service members from Joint Base San Antonio.  

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Cashew Fire Final Update

Size: 650 acres
Containment: 100%

 ROSWELL, N.M. - At 8 a.m. this morning, the Bureau of Land Management declared containment of the Overflow Fire 100 percent and will now transition to a Type 4 Incident Management Organization. This smaller organization, which includes one engine crew, will continue to monitor and patrol the Overlook Fire for the next several days.   

With high winds and low humidity in the forecast, the Overflow Fire remains at 80 percent containment with a Red Flag Warning in place for the area until 7 p.m. tonight. The Bureau of Land Management will continue mop-up efforts of the 1,900-acre fire today to secure the northeastern portion of the area by tomorrow evening. 

Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. The New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Public Health Tracking website can provide air quality information and protect your health. Visit https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/eheb/epht/ for more details.   

Fire update information is available at New Mexico Fire Information at www.nmfireinfo.com and Inciweb at www.inciweb.nwcg.gov. 

The Bureau of Land Management announces that the Overflow Fire is at 80 percent containment. Fire crews are continuing mop-up efforts around the perimeter of the 1,900-acre fire. Resources for the fire are three Federal engines and two hotshot crews. 

The electric company is replacing damaged power poles within the area. Residents may notice additional traffic due to fire crews and electric companies responding to events in the area.   

A National Weather Service Red Flag Warning is in effect for southeastern New Mexico due to expected high winds and low relative humidity. Tomorrow’s forecast predicts high winds and low humidity, with the Red Flag Warning remaining through 9 p.m.   

Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. The New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Public Health Tracking website can provide air quality information and protect your health. Visit https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/eheb/epht/ for more information.  

Fire update information is available at New Mexico Fire Information at www.nmfireinfo.com and Inciweb at www.inciweb.nwvg.gov. 

ROSWELL, NM- Firefighters in southeastern New Mexico continued to increase containment of the Overflow Fire throughout the evening, moving from 50 percent containment to 70 percent. The fire, near Dexter, New Mexico, remains at 1,900 acres. Today, fire crews will continue mop-up efforts on the fire, with a goal of a 20-foot-wide secured line around the fire perimeter.  

Resources for the fire include five engines, two hotshot crews, and one bulldozer. Air support resources remain on standby.  

The electric company is replacing damaged power poles within the area. Residents may notice additional traffic due to fire crews and electric companies responding to events in the area.  

Today, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for southeastern New Mexico due to expected high winds and low relative humidity. Tomorrow’s forecast predicts high winds and low humidity, with the Red Flag Warning remaining in place.  

Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. The New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Public Health Tracking website can provide air quality information and protect your health. Visit https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/eheb/epht/ for more information. 

Fire update information is available at New Mexico Fire Information at www.nmfireinfo.com and InciWeb at www.inciweb.nwvg.gov. 

ROSWELL, NM- Firefighting efforts continue to hold the Overflow Fire's growth as winds increase throughout southeast New Mexico. With partnering agencies, the Bureau of Land Management fire crew held the fire to 1,900 acres with 50 percent containment.  

Fire management crews are in contact with several landowners who have property damage from the fire. No homes were lost. 

With the chance of approaching winds through the weekend, the agency continues to have resources on standby. Increased traffic may impact rural roads near the fire and throughout Chaves County. Safety continues to be a priority, and the agency encourages the community to remain diligent in their travels. 

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for southeastern New Mexico due to expected high winds and low relative humidity. Sunday’s weather forecast is currently for stronger winds, lower humidity, and a continuing red flag warning. Fire crews are aware of this circumstance.  

Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) website can provide air quality information and protect your health. 

Fire update information will be posted on New Mexico Fire Information at www.nmfireinfo.com and Inciweb at www.Inciweb.nwcg.gov websites.