Location:  Northeast of Beaverhead Administrative site; near Doagy and Corduroy Canyons, Catron County, NM.

Start: May 14, 2021                                                      Cause:  Lightning

Vegetation: Timber with grass understory      Containment: 86%

Resources: 14 personnel, including two Type 6 engines  

Summary:  The Doagy Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on the Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest. The Doagy Fire was ignited by lightning and reported on May 14. The fire acreage is at 12,785 acres and continues at 86% containment. The fire started near Doagy Well in Doagy Canyon of the Gila National Forest. Crews patrolled, monitored, and improved fire lines.  

INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure firefighter and public safety. Reduce and minimize fire impacts on private and state lands, utility and private infrastructure and values at risk, minimize to the extent possible, the smoke impacts to communities, critical local travel corridors and state highways, On federal lands, maintain fire and its natural role on the landscape where it aligns with suppression objectives.  

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was minimal yesterday and was predominately creeping, and smoldering. There are numerous unburned pockets of fuel within the interior that will continue to smolder and produce smoke until significant moisture is received.  

WEATHER: Expected fire weather is warm and occasionally breezy with low to mid teen humidity’s through Thursday. There will be a slow increase in moisture with chances of showers and thunderstorms each day through Friday. Winds will remain below critical thresholds for fire weather warnings or red flag alerts.  

AIR QUALITY: Smoke impacts to residents living near the fire area is extremely minimal, however smoke from the Johnson Fire can settle in the evening and early morning.  Air quality monitors can be viewed at https://app.airsis.com/USFS/UnitMap USFS 1054 is located at Beaverhead Work Center and USFS 1036 is located in Truth or Consequences.  Please see the New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1,  https://nmtracking.org/fire for 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.  

SAFETY:  The Gila National Forest is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restriction, including the use of charcoal grills. Use of pressurized fuel devices with an on/off switch are acceptable.  For more information visit the Gila National Forest website under Alerts and Notices.

Location:  Northeast of Beaverhead Administrative site; near Doagy and Corduroy Canyons, Catron County, NM.

Start: May 14, 2021                                                      Cause:  Lightning

Vegetation: Timber with grass understory      Containment: 86%

Resources: 14 personnel, including two Type 6 engines

 

Summary:  The Doagy Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on the Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest. The Doagy Fire was ignited by lightning and reported on May 14. The fire acreage is at 12,785 acres and continues at 86% containment. The fire started near Doagy Well in Doagy Canyon of the Gila National Forest. Crews patrolled, monitored, and improved fire lines.

 

INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure firefighter and public safety. Reduce and minimize fire impacts on private and state lands, utility and private infrastructure and values at risk, minimize to the extent possible, the smoke impacts to communities, critical local travel corridors and state highways, On federal lands, maintain fire and its natural role on the landscape where it aligns with suppression objectives.

 

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was minimal yesterday and was predominately creeping, and smoldering. There are numerous unburned pockets of fuel within the interior that will continue to smolder and produce smoke until significant moisture is received.

 

WEATHER: Expected fire weather is warm and dry and occasionally breezy with single digit to low teen humidity’s through Monday. Winds will remain below critical thresholds for fire weather warnings or red flag alerts. There is a chance of moisture starting on Tuesday.

 

AIR QUALITY: Smoke impacts to residents living near the fire area is minimal, however smoke from the Johnson Fire can settle in the evening and early morning.  Air quality monitors can be viewed at https://app.airsis.com/USFS/UnitMap USFS 1054 is located at Beaverhead Work Center and USFS 1036 is located in Truth or Consequences.  Please see the New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1,  https://nmtracking.org/fire for 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.

 

SAFETY:  The Gila National Forest is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restriction, including the use of charcoal grills. Use of pressurized fuel devices with an on/off switch are acceptable.  For more information visit the Gila National Forest website under Alerts and Notices.

Fire Information: Marta Call, (575) 519-0103

SM.FS.GNFPAO@usda.gov

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Doagy Fire – May 28, 2021

Location:  Northeast of Beaverhead Administrative site; near Doagy and Corduroy Canyons, Catron County, NM.

Start: May 14, 2021                                                      Cause:  Lightning

Vegetation: Timber with grass understory      Containment: 86%

Resources: 17 personnel, including three Type 6 engines  

Summary:  The Doagy Fire is burning on National Forest System lands on the Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest. The Doagy Fire was ignited by lightning and reported on May 14. The fire acreage is at 12,785 acres and is now at 86% containment. The fire started near Doagy Well in Doagy Canyon of the Gila National Forest. Crews patrolled, monitored, and improved fire lines.  

INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure firefighter and public safety. Reduce and minimize fire impacts on private and state lands, utility and private infrastructure and values at risk, minimize to the extent possible, the smoke impacts to communities, critical local travel corridors and state highways, On federal lands, maintain fire and its natural role on the landscape where it aligns with suppression objectives.  

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was minimal yesterday and was predominately creeping, and smoldering, however, single tree torching was observed. There are numerous unburned pockets of fuel within the interior that will continue to smolder and produce smoke until significant moisture is received.  

WEATHER: Expected fire weather is warm and dry and occasionally breezy with single digit to low teen humidity’s through Tuesday. Winds will remain below critical thresholds for fire weather warnings or red flag alerts.  

AIR QUALITY: Smoke impacts to residents living near the fire area is minimal, however smoke from the Johnson Fire can settle in the evening and early morning.  Air quality monitors can be viewed at https://app.airsis.com/USFS/UnitMap USFS 1054 is located at Beaverhead Work Center and USFS 1036 is located in Truth or Consequences.  Please see the New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1,  https://nmtracking.org/fire for 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.  

SAFETY:  The Gila National Forest is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restriction, including the use of charcoal grills. Use of pressurized fuel devices with an on/off switch are acceptable.  For more information visit the Gila National Forest website under Alerts and Notices.

Location: Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest              Start Date: May 14, 2021      Size:  12,785 acres           

Cause:  Lightning       Vegetation:  Timber with grass understory

Total Personnel: 21      Containment:  86%

Resources: 4 Type 6 engines 

INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure firefighter and public safety, Reduce and minimize fire impacts on private and state lands, utility and private infrastructure and values at risk, minimize to the extent possible, the smoke impacts to communities, critical local travel corridors and state highways, On federal lands, maintain fire and its natural role on the landscape where it aligns with suppression objectives.  

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was minimal yesterday and was predominately creeping, and smoldering, however, single tree torching was observed. There are numerous unburned pockets of fuel within the interior that will continue to smolder and produce smoke until significant moisture is received  

WEATHER: Expected fire weather is warm dry and occasionally breezy with single digit to low teen humidity’s through Tuesday. Winds will remain below critical thresholds for fire weather warnings or red flag alerts.  

AIR QUALITY: Smoke impacts to residents living near the fire area is extremely minimal, however smoke from

the Johnson Fire has settled in the valley that the Doagy had been impacting. Air quality monitors have been installed and the public is welcomed to review the real time smoke observations by following this link https://app.airsis.com/USFS/UnitMap and searching for USFS 1054 located at Beaverhead Work Center, and USFS 1036 is located in Truth or Consequences.  

Please see the New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1,  https://nmtracking.org/fire for 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.

SAFETY:  The Gila National Forest is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restriction, including the use of charcoal grills. Use of pressurized fuel devices with an on/off switch are acceptable. 

For more information follow this link  https://bit.ly/30PUxTr or visit the Gila National Forest website under Alerts and Notices.

Tuesday 5/25/2021

Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at www.nmfireinfo.com

Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7485/

Fire Phone 575-519-0103

 

DOAGY FIRE

Location: Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest              Start Date: May 14, 2021      Size:  12,656 acres       

Cause:  Lightning       Vegetation:  Timber with grass understory

Total Personnel: 98       Containment:  56%

Resources: 2 type 1 crews, 1 type 3 helicopter, 3 type 6 engines, 1 ambulance, 1 water tender

 

SUMMARY:  The Doagy Fire was ignited by lightning and reported on May 14. The fire acreage is at 12,656 acres and is now at 56% containment. The fire started near Doagy Well in Doagy Canyon of the Gila National Forest. Crews patrolled, monitored, and improved fire lines. Fire suppression repair is near completion on fences and fire lines. Resource demobilization is tentatively scheduled for 5/26/21 and all team members and support infrastructure are tentatively scheduled for 5/27/2021. Anticipated transition will occur on 5/27/2021 at 6:00 am back to the local unit.

SITE TRIP: A site trip occurred yesterday, approximately 30 persons were in attendance including members of the communities surrounding the Doagy Fire, Catron County representatives, New Mexico Congressional representatives, United States Congressional representatives, New Mexico State Forestry representatives and several members of the Gila National Forest supervisory staff. While many topics were addressed, the primary focus was on the role of fire in the local environment. Many local residents expressed support for the continued use of fire as a tool and the desire for more acres to be treated in an effort to restore the landscape to historical characteristics.

 

INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure firefighter and public safety, Reduce and minimize fire impacts on private and state lands, utility and private infrastructure and values at risk, minimize to the extent possible, the smoke impacts to communities, critical local travel corridors and state highways, On federal lands, maintain fire and its natural role on the landscape where it aligns with suppression objectives.

 

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was minimal yesterday and was predominately creeping, and smoldering, however, single tree torching was observed.

 

WEATHER: Dry air will continue to persist over the fire area this upcoming week with single digit minimum relative humidity and poor overnight recoveries. Temperatures will be trending warmer becoming about 5 degrees above seasonal average by late week. Breezy winds expected but no strong wind events expected.

 

AIR QUALITY: Air quality monitors have been installed and the public is welcomed to review the real time smoke observations by following this link https://app.airsis.com/USFS/UnitMap and searching for USFS 1054 located at Beaverhead Work Center, USFS 1036 is located in Truth or Consequences.

Please see the New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1,  https://nmtracking.org/fire for 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.

SAFETY:  The Gila National Forest is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restriction, including the use of charcoal grills. Use of pressurized fuel devices with an on/off switch are acceptable. 

For more information follow this link  https://bit.ly/30PUxTr or visit the Gila National Forest website under Alerts and Notices. 

 Monday 5/24/2021

Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at www.nmfireinfo.com

Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7485/

Fire Phone 575-519-0103

 

DOAGY FIRE

Location: Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest              Start Date: May 14, 2021      Size:  12,656 acres       

Cause:  Lightning       Vegetation:  Timber with grass understory

Total Personnel: 113     Containment:  30%

Resources: 2 type 1 crews, 1 type 2 crew, 1 type 3 helicopter, 1 type 3 engine, 4 type 6 engines, 1 ambulance, 1 water tender

 

SUMMARY:  The Doagy Fire was ignited by lightning and reported on May 14. The fire acreage is at 12,656 acres and remains at 30% containment. The fire started near Doagy Well in Doagy Canyon of the Gila National Forest. The fire is predominately burning in timber with grass understory, with patches of pinyon and juniper.  Yesterday afternoon, hotshot crews supported by an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) equipped with a PSD performed tactical ignition on the interior southern aspects, predominately in juniper stands.

 

INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure firefighter and public safety

Reduce and minimize fire impacts on private and state lands, utility and private infrastructure and values at risk

Minimize to the extent possible, the smoke impacts to communities, critical local travel corridors and state highways

On federal lands, maintain fire and its natural role on the landscape where it aligns with suppression objectives

 

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was minimal yesterday and was predominately backing, creeping, and smoldering. Crews performed tactical ignition, to minimize the fire impact and reduce fire severity. The Doagy Fire is located in proximity to several previous wildfires, prescribed fires and roads that will be used by firefighters to confine the fire to a pre-designated area.

 

WEATHER: A drying trend will begin to develop today bringing warmer and dryer temperatures which may result in relative humidity dropping into the single digits. Winds are predicted to be light then increasing to 28 mph. Low potential for plume dominated fire growth.

 

AIR QUALITY: Air quality monitors have been installed and the public is welcomed review the real time smoke observations by following this link https://app.airsis.com/USFS/UnitMap and searching for USFS 1054 is located at Beaverhead Work Center, USFS 1036 is located in Truth or Consequences

 

Please see the New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1,  https://nmtracking.org/fire for 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.

SAFETY:  The Gila National Forest is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restriction, including the use of charcoal grills. Use of pressurized fuel devices with an on/off switch are acceptable. 

For more information follow this link  https://bit.ly/30PUxTr or visit the Gila National Forest website under Alerts and Notices.

Tuesday 5/25/2021 Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at www.nmfireinfo.com Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7485/ Fire Phone 575-519-0103 DOAGY FIRE Location: Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest Start Date: May 14, 2021 Size: 12,656 acres Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Timber with grass understory Total Personnel: 98 Containment: 30% Resources: 2 type 1 crews, 1 type 3 helicopter, 3 type 6 engines, 1 ambulance, 1 water tender SUMMARY: The Doagy Fire was ignited by lightning and reported on May 14. The fire acreage is at 12,656 acres and is now at 30% containment. The fire started near Doagy Well in Doagy Canyon of the Gila National Forest. Crews patrolled, monitored, and improved fire lines. Fire suppression repair is near completion on fences and fire lines. Resource demobilization is tentatively scheduled for 5/26/21 and all team members and support infrastructure are tentatively scheduled for 5/27/2021. Anticipated transition will occur on 5/27/2021 at 6:00 am back to the local unit. SITE VISIT: A site visit was held on Monday, May 24 and approximately 30 persons were in attendance including members of the communities surrounding the Doagy Fire, Catron County representatives, staffers for both the New Mexico Congressional representatives and the US Congressional representatives, New Mexico State Forestry representatives and several members of the Gila National Forest supervisory staff. While many topics were addressed, the primary focus was on the role of fire in the local environment. Many local residents expressed support for the continued use of fire as a tool and the desire for more acres to be treated in an effort to restore the landscape to historical characteristics. INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure firefighter and public safety, Reduce and minimize fire impacts on private and state lands, utility and private infrastructure and values at risk, minimize to the extent possible, the smoke impacts to communities, critical local travel corridors and state highways, On federal lands, maintain fire and its natural role on the landscape where it aligns with suppression objectives. FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was minimal yesterday and was predominately creeping, and smoldering, however, single tree torching was observed. WEATHER: Dry air will continue to persist over the fire area this upcoming week with single digit minimum relative humidity and poor overnight recoveries. Temperatures will be trending warmer becoming about 5 degrees above seasonal average by late week. Breezy winds expected but no strong wind events expected. AIR QUALITY: Air quality monitors have been installed and the public is welcomed to review the real time smoke observations by following this link https://app.airsis.com/USFS/UnitMap and searching for USFS 1054 located at Beaverhead Work Center and USFS 1036 which is located in Truth or Consequences. Please see the New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1, https://nmtracking.org/fire for 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. SAFETY: The Gila National Forest is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restriction, including the use of charcoal grills. Use of pressurized fuel devices with an on/off switch are acceptable. For more information follow this link https://bit.ly/30PUxTr or visit the Gila National Forest website under Alerts and Notices. 

 

Sunday, 5/23/2021

Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at www.nmfireinfo.com

Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7485/[MIC1] 

Fire Phone 575-519-0103

 

DOAGY FIRE

Location: Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest              Start Date: May 14, 2021      Size:  11000 acres        

Cause:  Lightning       Vegetation:  Timber with grass understory

Total Personnel: 117     Containment:  30%

Resources: 2 type 1 crews, 1 type 2 crew, 1 type 3 helicopter, 2 type 3 engine, 4 type 6 engines, 1 ambulance, 2 water tenders

 

SUMMARY:  The Doagy Fire was ignited by lightning and reported on May 14. The fire acreage is at 11,000 acres and remains at 30% containment. The fire started near Doagy Well in Doagy Canyon of the Gila National Forest. The fire is predominately burning in timber with grass understory, with patches of pinyon and juniper. Fire activity was moderate despite the low humidity and high winds. Crews were successful in holding the lines despite the winds. Crews and engines will continue to monitor the east and south flanks. An Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) was deployed early yesterday morning to gather photos and perform limited ignition, utilizing its onboard PSD.

The flight was not completed since the UAS had to be grounded due to high winds. The change in acreage is due to fuels consumption within the established fire perimeter. As weather conditions allow crews will continue to secure the north and west flanks.

 

INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure firefighter and public safety

Reduce and minimize fire impacts on private and state lands, utility and private infrastructure and values at risk

Minimize to the extent possible, the smoke impacts to communities, critical local travel corridors and state highways

On federal lands, maintain fire and its natural role on the landscape where it aligns with suppression objectives

 

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was moderate yesterday in spite of the increased winds and was predominately backing, creeping, and smoldering. Crews performed tactical ignition, to minimize the fire impact and reduce fire severity. The Doagy Fire is located in proximity to several previous wildfires, prescribed fires and roads that will be used by firefighters to confine the fire to a pre-designated area.

 

WEATHER: A warming, and drying trend is forecasted for the remainder of the weekend and into the following week.

 

AIR QUALITY: Air quality monitors have been installed and the public is welcomed review the real time smoke observations by following this link https://app.airsis.com/USFS/UnitMap and searching for USFS 1054, USFS 1036, USFS 1037

Please see the New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1,  https://nmtracking.org/fire for 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.

SAFETY:  The Gila National Forest is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restriction, including the use of charcoal grills. Use of pressurized fuel devices with an on/off switch are acceptable. 

For more information follow this link  https://bit.ly/30PUxTr or visit the Gila National Forest website under Alerts and Notices.

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 [MIC1]Since we are at day 8 and have had issues with phone lines please put 575-519-0103 (my gov’t cell) unless IC has issues with that.

  

Saturday 5/22/2021

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Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7485/

 

DOAGY FIRE – New Information on Using an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

Location: Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest              Start Date: May 14, 2021      Size:  6800 acres          

Cause:  Lightning       Vegetation:  Timber with grass understory

Total Personnel: 117     Containment:  30%

Resources: 2 type 1 crews, 1 type 2 crew, 1 type 3 helicopter, 2 type 3 engine, 4 type 6 engines, 1 ambulance, 2 water tenders

 

SUMMARY:  The Doagy Fire was ignited by lightning and reported on May 14. The fire acreage remains at 6800 acres and is now 30% contained. The fire started near Doagy Well in Doagy Canyon of the Gila National Forest. The fire is predominately burning in timber with grass understory, with patches of pinyon and juniper. Fire activity was reduced due to significant cloud cover and increased humidity, allowing crews to increase containment to 30%. Crews and engines will continue to monitor the east and south flanks. As weather conditions allow crews will continue to secure the north and west flanks.

 

INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: Ensure firefighter and public safety

Reduce and minimize fire impacts on private and state lands, utility and private infrastructure and values at risk

Minimize to the extent possible, the smoke impacts to communities, critical local travel corridors and state highways

On federal lands, maintain fire and its natural role on the landscape where it aligns with suppression objectives

 

NEW INFORMATION: Today the management team will be using an UAS that arrived the evening of 5/21/21. This is a tool that will allow fire managers to better achieve Objective #1 - Ensure firefighter and public safety.  Using a UAS affords fire managers new flexibilities such as safer night operations.  The DJI M600 UAS is equipped with a Zenmuse camera sensor and a Plastic Sphere Dispenser (PSD)  and has multiple abilities including real time camera, ignition capabilities through a PSD as well as the ability to provide infrared data collection to find potential spot fires. The infrared camera system can also identify areas within the perimeter that may be holding large amounts of heat. Use of a UAS is one way to mitigate risk in wildland fire management by reducing human interaction with hazardous environments.

 

IMPORTANT: A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) has been placed over the Doagy Fire.  A TFR is a restriction on an area of airspace due to the movement of government VIPs, special events, natural disasters, or other unusual events.

The TFR over the Doagy fire is in place for a 5-mile perimeter from the center of the fire to an elevation of 5000 ft above ground level from the highest point within the perimeter and is in effect from Saturday May 22, 2021 through Saturday June 12, 2021 or until rescinded  Once finalized, TFR information is typically distributed via Flight Data Center (FDC) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) in advance of the event.

 

WEATHER: A warming, and drying trend is forecasted for the weekend and a RED FLAG WARNING has been issued for Saturday May 22, 2021 from 11:00am to 9:00pm

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

JUST REMEMBER IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T  https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/uas/if-you-fly

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION  https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr_map_ims/html/ns/scale6/tile_10_22.html

  

Wednesday 5/19/2021

Visit the New Mexico Fire Information website at www.nmfireinfo.com

Inciweb[MIC1] :  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7485/

Fire Information line: 575-388-8209 available 8:00am to 8:00pm

 

 

DOAGY FIRE

Location: Black Range Ranger District, Gila National Forest              Start Date: May 14, 2021      Size:  2300 acres          

Cause:  Lightning       Vegetation:  Timber with grass understory

Total Personnel: 116     Containment:  10%

Resources: 2 type 1 crews, 1 type 2 crew, 1 type 3 helicopter, 1 type 3 engine, 8 type 6 engines, 1 ambulance, 2 water tenders

 

TRANSITION: Yesterday at 6:00 am [MIC2] the transition from Type 4 Incident Commander Dustin Roper to the Gila Las Cruces Zone Type 3 Team with Pete Valenzuela as Type 3 Incident Commander (IC) and Ted Frazer as Type 3 Incident Commander trainee (ICT) occurred. The complexity of the fire remains the same however, due to an increase in acres more personnel were necessary to safely manage the fire.

 

SUMMARY:  The Doagy Fire was ignited by lightning and reported on May 14. The fire increased by 300 acres yesterday to 2300 acres and is 10% contained. The fire started near Doagy Well in Doagy Canyon of the Gila National Forest. The fire is predominately burning in timber with grass understory, with patches of pinyon and juniper.

 

Yesterday, crews and engines patrolled NM Hwy 59 and cleaned up the fire’s leading edge on the southeast corner of the fire, firing operations were performed along FSR 953, to strengthen containment lines.

 

Crews continue to hold and monitor containment lines along the north and east flanks.

 

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was moderate over a majority of the fire with some areas also exhibiting backing

flanking and smoldering.[MIC3] 

 

WEATHER: Scattered thunderstorms are forecasted for today with daytime temperatures in the mid 80’s

 

AIR QUALITY: Air quality monitors have been ordered, upon installation and activation we will provide further information and links so that the public may independently track smoke impacts to local communities.

 

Please see the New Mexico Department of Health site also known as 5-3-1,  https://nmtracking.org/fire for 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.

SAFETY:  The Gila National Forest is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restriction, including the use of charcoal grills. Use of pressurized fuel devices with an on/off switch are acceptable. 

For more information follow this link  https://bit.ly/30PUxTr or visit the Gila National Forest website under Alerts and Notices[MIC4] .

 

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 [MIC1]Link for Inciweb? NM Fire Info does not have photos or maps and Inciweb is one stop shopping

 [MIC2]We don’t say 0600 because this is for the public and they don’t always understand military time. Please use non-military time – 6:00 a.m.

 [MIC3]You said “observed” twice. Perhaps “Fire behavior was moderate of the majority of the fire with some backing, flanking and smoldering.

 [MIC4]Is this for Stage 1 Fire Restrictions – because that’s where the link leads. It should be after the Safety statement about Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.