InciWebJohnson Fire Wilderness Ranger District
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Location: Johnson Canyon, west of McKenna Park, Wilderness Ranger District, Catron County, NM
Start Date: May 20, 2021 Size: ~10 acres Cause: Lightning
Vegetation: open ponderosa pine
Resources: one Interagency Hotshot Crew, one ten-person handcrew and one Type one helicopter
Summary: The Johnson Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on the Wilderness Ranger District, Gila National Forest. The strategy for this fire is to confine and contain.
Objectives: Include minimizing the impact of fire on wildland firefighters, public safety and protecting the natural resources.
Safety: There are some trails in the vicinity of the fire. They are Trail #153 (Mogollon Trail), #155 (Turkey Creek) and Trail #158 (Sycamore). If you are unsure and want to verify where you may go within the boundaries of the Gila Wilderness, please call 575-526-2250 (M-F 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.) or 575-519-0103 (any time before 9:00 p.m.)
Smoke/Air Quality: The New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1, https://nmtracking.org/fire has good information and guidance on mitigating your smoke exposure. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems are encouraged to take precautionary measures by staying inside during heavy smoke periods and avoiding outdoor activities. Smoke will visible from NM Highway 15, NM Hwy 35, and US Highway 180.
Fire information can be found on nmfireinfo.com or on Inciweb - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7493/. For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website.
Recent Rains Slow Dog Fire at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park News Release
Contact: Elizabeth Jackson, phone: (915) 828-3251 ext. 2300
elizabeth_jackson@nps.gov
Recent Rains Slow Dog Fire at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Salt Flat, Texas – The Dog Fire, that began May 11, 2021, based on aerial reconnaissance is
at 40% containment due to recent rains. There is minimal fire activity and minimal chances for fire growth. The fire has been placed in a patrol and monitor status. The fire is estimated to have effected 1959 acres in the park and was likely started due to lightning. The Saguaro Wildland Fire Module,
Los Diablos from Big Bend National Park and Mescalero Engine 6064 will remain on site and
continue to monitor and patrol the fire until full suppression and demobilization.
The Dog Fire remains a full suppression fire and many trail closures remain in effect. Backcountry campsites will remain closed for visitor safety. The Pine Springs and Dog Canyon campgrounds
remain open. Guadalupe Peak, Devil’s Hall, El Capitan, and Salt Basin Overlook Trails and the Salt
Basin Dunes remain open for day use only. The Frijole Ranch area, Smith Spring Trail, and Foothills Trail will reopen for day use on Tuesday, June 2.
The Bear Canyon Trail, Tejas Trail, and all backcountry trails including those accessed from Dog
Canyon remain closed. The McKittrick Canyon area including the Permian Reef Trail and picnic
areas remain closed.
The park looks forward to resuming normal backcountry camping operations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/gumo for more information on the status of this wildland fire, park temporary closures and the status of additional park operations.
Recent Rains Slow Dog Fire at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Publication Type: News
Guadalupe Mountains National Park News Release
Contact: Elizabeth Jackson, phone: (915) 828-3251 ext. 2300
elizabeth_jackson@nps.gov
Recent Rains Slow Dog Fire at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Salt Flat, Texas – The Dog Fire, that began May 11, 2021, based on aerial reconnaissance is
at 40% containment due to recent rains. There is minimal fire activity and minimal chances for fire growth. The fire has been placed in a patrol and monitor status. The fire is estimated to have effected 1959 acres in the park and was likely started due to lightning. The Saguaro Wildland Fire Module,
Los Diablos from Big Bend National Park and Mescalero Engine 6064 will remain on site and
continue to monitor and patrol the fire until full suppression and demobilization.
The Dog Fire remains a full suppression fire and many trail closures remain in effect. Backcountry campsites will remain closed for visitor safety. The Pine Springs and Dog Canyon campgrounds
remain open. Guadalupe Peak, Devil’s Hall, El Capitan, and Salt Basin Overlook Trails and the Salt
Basin Dunes remain open for day use only. The Frijole Ranch area, Smith Spring Trail, and Foothills Trail will reopen for day use on Tuesday, June 2.
The Bear Canyon Trail, Tejas Trail, and all backcountry trails including those accessed from Dog
Canyon remain closed. The McKittrick Canyon area including the Permian Reef Trail and picnic
areas remain closed.
The park looks forward to resuming normal backcountry camping operations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/gumo for more information on the status of this wildland fire, park temporary closures and the status of additional park operations.
Dog Fire Closure Area Revision June 2 2021
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Publication Type: Closures
Guadalupe Mountains National Park News Release
Contact: Elizabeth Jackson, phone: (915) 828-3251 ext. 2300
elizabeth_jackson@nps.gov
Recent Rains Slow Dog Fire at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Salt Flat, Texas – The Dog Fire, that began May 11, 2021, based on aerial reconnaissance is
at 40% containment due to recent rains. There is minimal fire activity and minimal chances for fire growth. The fire has been placed in a patrol and monitor status. The fire is estimated to have effected 1959 acres in the park and was likely started due to lightning. The Saguaro Wildland Fire Module,
Los Diablos from Big Bend National Park and Mescalero Engine 6064 will remain on site and
continue to monitor and patrol the fire until full suppression and demobilization.
The Dog Fire remains a full suppression fire and many trail closures remain in effect. Backcountry campsites will remain closed for visitor safety. The Pine Springs and Dog Canyon campgrounds
remain open. Guadalupe Peak, Devil’s Hall, El Capitan, and Salt Basin Overlook Trails and the Salt
Basin Dunes remain open for day use only. The Frijole Ranch area, Smith Spring Trail, and Foothills Trail will reopen for day use on Tuesday, June 2.
The Bear Canyon Trail, Tejas Trail, and all backcountry trails including those accessed from Dog
Canyon remain closed. The McKittrick Canyon area including the Permian Reef Trail and picnic
areas remain closed.
The park looks forward to resuming normal backcountry camping operations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/gumo for more information on the status of this wildland fire, park temporary closures and the status of additional park operations.
Dog Fire Daily Update Final June 1 2021
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Dog Fire – June 1, 2021 Update
Final Update
Percent Containment: 40%
Start Date: May 11, 2021
Origin Location: 34 mi Southwest of Whites City, NM
Jurisdiction: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Personnel: 57 personnel
This will be the final Dog Fire Update unless there is significant activity on the fire.
The Dog Fire is now 1,959 acres in size and is 40% contained.
The fire remains a full suppression fire. Due to recent rain, minimal fire activity, and minimal chances for fire growth, the fire was placed in a patrol and monitor status yesterday. As of today, Division A will be unstaffed and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Back-haul of equipment is occurring on Division Z. Demobilization of resources continues.
Operational resources assigned to the fire include: 1 engine (Bureau of Indian Affairs).
The area closure has been revised effective today. The Smith Spring Trail, Frijole Trail, and Foothills Trail are reopened. The Butterfield Stage Ruins and the Frijole Ranch including the picnic area are reopened.
The Bear Canyon Trail, Tejas Trail, and all backcountry trails including those accessed from Dog Canyon remain closed. The McKittrick Canyon area including the picnic area remains closed.
The Pine Springs Visitor Center, Pine Springs Campground, and Dog Canyon Campground remain open. The. Guadalupe Peak Trail, El Capitan Trail, and Salt Basin Trial remain open.
Fire Restrictions are in effect. Open fires are always prohibited in the park. Pressurized camp gas stoves are only permitted at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon Campgrounds and the Frijole Ranch Picnic Area (currently closed). Smoking is only permitted inside enclosed vehicles. Fireworks are always prohibited in the park. More information on fire restrictions is available on Inciweb.
Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Unauthorized drone use in the fire area is a safety hazard to other aircraft and is prohibited. Every time an unauthorized drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. For more information visit Know Before You Fly.
Smoke and Air Quality may be impacted by the Dog Fire depending on fire activity and weather conditions. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems are encouraged to take precautionary measures by staying inside during heavy smoke periods and avoiding outdoor activities. Information on the 5-3-1 Visibility Method for protecting yourself against smoke impacts can be found at NM Environmental Public Health Tracking. The air quality forecast for Carlsbad, New Mexico can be found at AirNow.gov.
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7492/
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Dog Fire Daily Update Final June 1 2021
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Dog Fire – June 1, 2021 Update
Final Update
Percent Containment: 40%
Start Date: May 11, 2021
Origin Location: 34 mi Southwest of Whites City, NM
Jurisdiction: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Personnel: 57 personnel
This will be the final Dog Fire Update unless there is significant activity on the fire.
The Dog Fire is now 1,959 acres in size and is 40% contained.
The fire remains a full suppression fire. Due to recent rain, minimal fire activity, and minimal chances for fire growth, the fire was placed in a patrol and monitor status yesterday. As of today, Division A will be unstaffed and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Back-haul of equipment is occurring on Division Z. Demobilization of resources continues.
Operational resources assigned to the fire include: 1 engine (Bureau of Indian Affairs).
The area closure has been revised effective today. The Smith Spring Trail, Frijole Trail, and Foothills Trail are reopened. The Butterfield Stage Ruins and the Frijole Ranch including the picnic area are reopened.
The Bear Canyon Trail, Tejas Trail, and all backcountry trails including those accessed from Dog Canyon remain closed. The McKittrick Canyon area including the picnic area remains closed.
The Pine Springs Visitor Center, Pine Springs Campground, and Dog Canyon Campground remain open. The. Guadalupe Peak Trail, El Capitan Trail, and Salt Basin Trial remain open.
Fire Restrictions are in effect. Open fires are always prohibited in the park. Pressurized camp gas stoves are only permitted at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon Campgrounds and the Frijole Ranch Picnic Area (currently closed). Smoking is only permitted inside enclosed vehicles. Fireworks are always prohibited in the park. More information on fire restrictions is available on Inciweb.
Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Unauthorized drone use in the fire area is a safety hazard to other aircraft and is prohibited. Every time an unauthorized drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. For more information visit Know Before You Fly.
Smoke and Air Quality may be impacted by the Dog Fire depending on fire activity and weather conditions. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems are encouraged to take precautionary measures by staying inside during heavy smoke periods and avoiding outdoor activities. Information on the 5-3-1 Visibility Method for protecting yourself against smoke impacts can be found at NM Environmental Public Health Tracking. The air quality forecast for Carlsbad, New Mexico can be found at AirNow.gov.
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7492/
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Dog Fire Daily Update May 31 2021
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Dog Fire – May 31, 2021 Update
Dog Fire Placed in Patrol and Monitor Status Due to Recent Rain
Percent Containment: 23%
Start Date: May 11, 2021
Origin Location: 34 mi Southwest of Whites City, NM
Personnel: 59 personnel
915-236-1177 (8am – 5pm, MDT)
The Dog Fire is now 1,959 acres in size and is 23% contained.
The fire remains a full suppression fire. Due to recent rain and minimal fire activity, firefighters will patrol and monitor for any fire activity along the fire’s perimeter and can take needed action if necessary. Work to repair the impacts of fire suppression operations will continue. This includes constructing water bars on fire lines located on steep slopes to prevent run-off and erosion, and falling hazard trees adjacent to trails. Defensive preparations were completed for four historic structures threatened by the fire. Work was also completed for other values potentially threatened at lower elevations of the park.
Operational resources assigned to the fire include: 1 engine (Bureau of Indian Affairs).
The area closure has been revised effective tomorrow, June 1. The Smith Spring Trail, Frijole Trail, and Foothills Trail will reopen on June 1. The Butterfield Stage Ruins and the Frijole Ranch including the picnic area will reopen on June 1.
The Bear Canyon Trail, Tejas Trail, and all backcountry trails including those accessed from Dog Canyon remain closed. The McKittrick Canyon area including the picnic area remains closed.
The Pine Springs Visitor Center, Pine Springs Campground, and Dog Canyon Campground remain open. The. Guadalupe Peak Trail, El Capitan Trail, and Salt Basin Trial remain open.
Fire Restrictions are in effect. Open fires are always prohibited in the park. Pressurized camp gas stoves are only permitted at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon Campgrounds and the Frijole Ranch Picnic Area (currently closed). Smoking is only permitted inside enclosed vehicles. Fireworks are always prohibited in the park. More information on fire restrictions is available on Inciweb.
Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Unauthorized drone use in the fire area is a safety hazard to other aircraft and is prohibited. Every time an unauthorized drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. For more information visit Know Before You Fly.
Smoke and Air Quality may be impacted by the Dog Fire depending on fire activity and weather conditions. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems are encouraged to take precautionary measures by staying inside during heavy smoke periods and avoiding outdoor activities. Information on the 5-3-1 Visibility Method for protecting yourself against smoke impacts can be found at NM Environmental Public Health Tracking. The air quality forecast for Carlsbad, New Mexico can be found at AirNow.gov.
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7492/
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Dog Fire Daily Update May 31 2021
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Dog Fire – May 31, 2021 Update
Dog Fire Placed in Patrol and Monitor Status Due to Recent Rain
Percent Containment: 23%
Start Date: May 11, 2021
Origin Location: 34 mi Southwest of Whites City, NM
Personnel: 59 personnel
915-236-1177 (8am – 5pm, MDT)
The Dog Fire is now 1,959 acres in size and is 23% contained.
The fire remains a full suppression fire. Due to recent rain and minimal fire activity, firefighters will patrol and monitor for any fire activity along the fire’s perimeter and can take needed action if necessary. Work to repair the impacts of fire suppression operations will continue. This includes constructing water bars on fire lines located on steep slopes to prevent run-off and erosion, and falling hazard trees adjacent to trails. Defensive preparations were completed for four historic structures threatened by the fire. Work was also completed for other values potentially threatened at lower elevations of the park.
Operational resources assigned to the fire include: 1 engine (Bureau of Indian Affairs).
The area closure has been revised effective tomorrow, June 1. The Smith Spring Trail, Frijole Trail, and Foothills Trail will reopen on June 1. The Butterfield Stage Ruins and the Frijole Ranch including the picnic area will reopen on June 1.
The Bear Canyon Trail, Tejas Trail, and all backcountry trails including those accessed from Dog Canyon remain closed. The McKittrick Canyon area including the picnic area remains closed.
The Pine Springs Visitor Center, Pine Springs Campground, and Dog Canyon Campground remain open. The. Guadalupe Peak Trail, El Capitan Trail, and Salt Basin Trial remain open.
Fire Restrictions are in effect. Open fires are always prohibited in the park. Pressurized camp gas stoves are only permitted at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon Campgrounds and the Frijole Ranch Picnic Area (currently closed). Smoking is only permitted inside enclosed vehicles. Fireworks are always prohibited in the park. More information on fire restrictions is available on Inciweb.
Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Unauthorized drone use in the fire area is a safety hazard to other aircraft and is prohibited. Every time an unauthorized drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. For more information visit Know Before You Fly.
Smoke and Air Quality may be impacted by the Dog Fire depending on fire activity and weather conditions. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems are encouraged to take precautionary measures by staying inside during heavy smoke periods and avoiding outdoor activities. Information on the 5-3-1 Visibility Method for protecting yourself against smoke impacts can be found at NM Environmental Public Health Tracking. The air quality forecast for Carlsbad, New Mexico can be found at AirNow.gov.
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7492/
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Dog Fire Daily Update May 30 2021
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Dog Fire – May 30, 2021 Update
Minimal Fire Activity Expected Today Due to Rain Last Night
Percent Containment: 20%
Start Date: May 11, 2021
Origin Location: 34 mi Southwest of Whites City, NM
Personnel: 86 personnel
Fire Information: 2021.dog@firenet.gov
915-236-1177 (8am – 5pm, MDT)
The Dog Fire is now 1,959 acres in size (an increase of 96 acres from yesterday) and is 20% contained.
This is a full suppression fire. Firefighters continue working to limit the fire’s spread and to protect values at risk where they can do so safely and effectively. The objectives are to use natural and man-made barriers to keep the fire within the upper elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, keeping the fire west of the Frijole Ridge, North of the Bowl/Hunter Trail, East of the Tejas Trail, and South of McKittrick Canyon.
Significant rain fell on the fire area last night. Up to 1 inch of rain fell over the fire area in the higher elevations of the park, and ¼ inch fell in the lower elevations. There will be minimal fire activity today due to the recent precipitation, and due to increased relative humidity and lower temperatures associated with cloud cover over the fire. More thunderstorms with additional chances for rain are predicted for today. Firefighters are prepared to take shelter from winds and lightning if needed when thunderstorms approach.
Firefighters continue making progress on the fire: Access to the fire is challenging due to steep and rugged terrain. Firefighters are utilizing existing trail systems to limit the fire’s spread. Crews continue to monitor fire spread and take action as needed where it is safe to do so. They continue making good progress in creating defensible space around National Park and neighboring values at risk in the lower elevation of the park. Some demobilization of resources will occur today.
Resources assigned to the fire include: 2 crews (National Park Service), 3 engines (U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs), and one Type 3 helicopter (Bureau of Indian Affairs).
Smoke and Air Quality may be impacted by the Dog Fire depending on fire activity and weather conditions. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems are encouraged to take precautionary measures by staying inside during heavy smoke periods and avoiding outdoor activities. Information on the 5-3-1 Visibility Method for protecting yourself against smoke impacts can be found at NM Environmental Public Health Tracking. The air quality forecast for Carlsbad, New Mexico can be found at AirNow.gov.
An Area Closure is in effect. Trails starting at the Frijole Ranch and McKittrick Canyon trailheads are closed. The Frijole Ranch and McKittrick Canyon picnic areas are closed. Closed trails in the Pine Springs area include Tejas, Frijole/Foothills, and Bear Canyon Trails. Closed trails in the Dog Canyon area include the Tejas, Bush Mountain, and Marcus Trails. A map of closed areas is available on Inciweb. The Pine Springs Visitor Center remains open.
Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Unauthorized drone use in the fire area is a safety hazard to other aircraft and is prohibited. Every time an unauthorized drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. For more information visit Know Before You Fly.
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7492/
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Dog Fire Daily Update May 30 2021
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Dog Fire – May 30, 2021 Update
Minimal Fire Activity Expected Today Due to Rain Last Night
Percent Containment: 20%
Start Date: May 11, 2021
Origin Location: 34 mi Southwest of Whites City, NM
Personnel: 86 personnel
Fire Information: 2021.dog@firenet.gov
The Dog Fire is now 1,959 acres in size (an increase of 96 acres from yesterday) and is 20% contained.
This is a full suppression fire. Firefighters continue working to limit the fire’s spread and to protect values at risk where they can do so safely and effectively. The objectives are to use natural and man-made barriers to keep the fire within the upper elevations of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, keeping the fire west of the Frijole Ridge, North of the Bowl/Hunter Trail, East of the Tejas Trail, and South of McKittrick Canyon.
Significant rain fell on the fire area last night. Up to 1 inch of rain fell over the fire area in the higher elevations of the park, and ¼ inch fell in the lower elevations. There will be minimal fire activity today due to the recent precipitation, and due to increased relative humidity and lower temperatures associated with cloud cover over the fire. More thunderstorms with additional chances for rain are predicted for today. Firefighters are prepared to take shelter from winds and lightning if needed when thunderstorms approach.
Firefighters continue making progress on the fire: Access to the fire is challenging due to steep and rugged terrain. Firefighters are utilizing existing trail systems to limit the fire’s spread. Crews continue to monitor fire spread and take action as needed where it is safe to do so. They continue making good progress in creating defensible space around National Park and neighboring values at risk in the lower elevation of the park. Some demobilization of resources will occur today.
Resources assigned to the fire include: 2 crews (National Park Service), 3 engines (U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs), and one Type 3 helicopter (Bureau of Indian Affairs).
Smoke and Air Quality may be impacted by the Dog Fire depending on fire activity and weather conditions. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems are encouraged to take precautionary measures by staying inside during heavy smoke periods and avoiding outdoor activities. Information on the 5-3-1 Visibility Method for protecting yourself against smoke impacts can be found at NM Environmental Public Health Tracking. The air quality forecast for Carlsbad, New Mexico can be found at AirNow.gov.
An Area Closure is in effect. Trails starting at the Frijole Ranch and McKittrick Canyon trailheads are closed. The Frijole Ranch and McKittrick Canyon picnic areas are closed. Closed trails in the Pine Springs area include Tejas, Frijole/Foothills, and Bear Canyon Trails. Closed trails in the Dog Canyon area include the Tejas, Bush Mountain, and Marcus Trails. A map of closed areas is available on Inciweb. The Pine Springs Visitor Center remains open.
Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. If you fly, we can’t. Unauthorized drone use in the fire area is a safety hazard to other aircraft and is prohibited. Every time an unauthorized drone is spotted near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of this area. For more information visit Know Before You Fly.
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7492/
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