Southwest winds pushed the Isom Creek Fire away from the Dalton Highway allowing firefighting crews to secure and improve their firelines along the highway and Hovercraft Road. Firefighters were able to clean up from previous burn outs by burning pockets of black spruce that were left behind along their constructed fireline. By removing these, it limits the fire’s ability to cross their lines. Because of those same winds, the fire grew considerably on the eastern side forcing personnel to burn out around an allotment as the fire approached. The sprinkler system was activated keeping the structure safe. The fire was estimated yesterday afternoon to be 10,618 acres with 10 percent containment.

Warm, dry weather is forecast for today with west, northwest winds gusting to 15 miles per hour. Fire managers will keep that in mind as they scout locations for indirect fireline construction from milepost 46 east and north to the Yukon River. Squads of firefighters will continue to travel up river, east of the fire, identifying allotments and starting protection measures. The weather going into the weekend is expected to be hotter and dryer. Isolated thunderstorms are also expected to bring small amounts of rain, gusty and erratic winds, which could lead to significant fire activity producing smoke in the area and nearby Stevens Village.

The Dalton Highway is open. Travelers can expect flaggers and a pilot car operating between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. as needed if the fire impacts the highway. Drivers need to use extreme caution between mileposts 44-62 by driving slow with their headlights on. Be prepared for low visibility, firefighting personnel and equipment along the roadway. Do not stop on the highway. Please utilize turnouts outside of mileposts 44-62. The Yukon River Camp north of the Yukon River Bridge at milepost 56 is open for food, fuel and lodging. The fire reached the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, however, it remains undamaged as it was designed to withstand wildfires.

The Alaska Type 2 Incident Management Black Team assumed command this morning to coordinate efforts protecting Native allotments, minimizing impacts to the highway and pipeline corridors.

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020                        
Cause:  Lightning                
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping)
Percent contained: 80%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area.   
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.  
 
Resources: 2 Engines with 6 firefighters, Type 3 Helicopter with 4 personnel. 

FINAL UPDATE: The Uvas Fire has not grown for several days and is now 80% contained. Firefighters have done excellent work in containing the fire and will continue working towards full containment. The resources listed above will remain assigned to this incident. The helicopter and crew will assist firefighters by conducting water drops on hot spots. They will also monitor remote, inaccessible portions of the fire during the next several days. The Uvas Fire did receive light precipitation during yesterday afternoon’s widespread thunderstorm activity over southern New Mexico. 

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020                        
Cause:  Lightning                
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping)
Percent contained: 75%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area.   
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.  
 
Resources: 2 Engines with 6 firefighters, Type 3 Helicopter with 4 personnel and two additional firefighting personnel. 
 
Today: The Uvas Fire has had no growth for several days and is now 75% contained. Firefighters will continue their work on full containment of the fire. The helicopter and crew are assigned to the incident and will be assisting firefighters on the ground by conducting water drops on hot spots. They will also monitor remote, inaccessible portions of the fire during the next several days. Yesterday afternoon's reconnaissance flight with the helicopter did confirm widespread thunderstorm and lightning activity over southern New Mexico. 
 
Smoke emissions are barely visible, if at all. Occasionally light drift smoke may be visible from from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).
 
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 
 
For additional information, please visit or call the following: 
•  Uvas Fire Information phone line:  575-525-4360
•  Uvas Fire on INCIWEB at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
•  Uvas Fire on NMFIREINFO at https://nmfireinfo.com/

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020                       
Cause:  Lightning               
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping)
Percent contained: 75%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area. 
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.
   
Resources: 2 Engines with 6 firefighters, Type 3 Helicopter with 4 personnel and two additional firefighting personnel. 
 
Today: Transfer of command from a Type 3 Organization to a Type 4 Organization occurred this morning. Firefighters continued their work on containment of the fire. A helicopter and crew arrived today and will be assisting firefighters on the ground by conducting water drops on hot spots. They will also monitor remote, inaccessible portions of the fire during the next several days. Afternoon thunderstorms with lightning did emerge over southern New Mexico, including the Uvas Fire. A reconnaissance flight with the helicopter was planned for late afternoon.
 
Although smoke emissions from the fire have lessened significantly, light drift smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).
 
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 
 
For additional information, please visit or call the following: 
• Uvas Fire Information phone line:  575-525-4360
• Uvas Fire on INCIWEB at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
• Uvas Fire on NMFIREINFO at https://nmfireinfo.com/

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020
Cause:  Lightning               
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping)
Percent contained: 55%

Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area.   When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.   

Resources: 2 Engines with 6 firefighters, Type 3 Helicopter with 4 personnel and two additional firefighting personnel. 

Today: As the Uvas Fire’s complexity lessens, the transfer of command from a Type 3 Organization to a Type 4 Organization occurred at 7:00 am. Firefighters will continue to work on containment of the Uvas Fire. A helicopter and crew are being assigned to the incident today. Their mission will be to assist firefighters on the ground by conducting water drops on hot spots and they will monitor inaccessible portions of the fire over the next several days. Although smoke emissions from the fire have lessened significantly, light drift smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).

Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 

For additional information, please visit or call the following: 
• Uvas Fire Information phone line:  575-525-4360
• Uvas Fire on INCIWEB at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
• Uvas Fire on NMFIREINFO at https://nmfireinfo.com/

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020                       
Cause:  Lightning               
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: 1,135 acres (increase of 5 acres from previous reports is due to more accurate mapping)
Percent contained: 55%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area.   
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.  
 
Resources: 4 Engines with 14 firefighters plus 10 additional firefighting personnel. 
 
Today: Firefighters were successful in holding and reinforcing the line around the Uvas Fire. Most of the northern perimeter of the fire is contained, which reflects the increase in containment to 55%, as of this evening. Firefighters have been successful in keeping the fire from growing beyond the current acreage of 1,135. Beginning tomorrow, a helicopter and crew will be assigned to deliver water drops to firefighters on the ground and monitor inaccessible portions of the fire over the next several days. Unburned vegetation on the interior of the fire is expected to continue to smolder.  
 
Although smoke emissions from the fire have lessened significantly, light drift smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).
 
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 
 
For additional information, please visit or call the following: 
•  Uvas Fire Information phone line:  575-525-4360
•  Uvas Fire on INCIWEB at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
•  Uvas Fire on NMFIREINFO at https://nmfireinfo.com/

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.
Date detected:  June 6, 2020                       
Cause:  Lightning               
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size:  Estimated 1,130 acres
Percent contained:  30%

Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area.   
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.  

Resources: 4 Engines with 14 firefighters plus 10 additional firefighting personnel. 
 
Today: Firefighters will continue to work on further containment of the fire. Unburned vegetation on the interior of the fire will likely continue to ignite and/or smolder as daytime temperatures increase. Winds are expected to be mild which will help lessen the fire’s spread potential.
 
Although smoke impacts from the fire have lessened significantly, light smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).
 
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 
For additional information, please visit or call the following: 
 
• Uvas Fire Information phone line:  575-525-4360
• Uvas Fire on INCIWEB at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
• Uvas Fire on NMFIREINFO at https://nmfireinfo.com/

Location: Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected: June 6, 2020                       
Cause: Lightning               
Vegetation: Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size: Estimated 1,130 acres
Percent contained: 30%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area. 
 
When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.   

Resources: 4 Engines with 14 firefighters plus 10 additional firefighting personnel. 
 
Today: Crews made excellent progress as they worked to secure the entire 10-mile perimeter on the steep, rugged and rocky terrain of the Uvas Fire. Due to today’s cooler temperatures and milder winds, fire behavior was described as “moderate.” Shrubs and brush were mostly smoldering, while the fire made “short runs” through areas with patches of tall, continuous grass.
 
Although smoke impacts from the fire have lessened significantly, light smoke may still be visible from:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C).
 
Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 

Location:  Uvas Mountains on BLM Land, approximately 11 miles SW of Hatch, NM and 18 miles N of Interstate 10 between Deming and Las Cruces, NM.  
Date detected:  June 6, 2020        
Cause:  Lightning           
Vegetation:  Grass, Brush, Pinon, Juniper 
Current size:  Estimated 831 acres
Percent contained:  20%
 
Summary: The Uvas Fire was started by lightning from a thunderstorm that moved over the southern portion of New Mexico on the evening of June 5th. The fire was detected the next day, as smoke became very visible from Hatch and travelers along I-10, and I-25. An aerial reconnaissance flight was conducted as BLM fire engines mobilized to the area. 

When first detected, the fire was burning along the top of the mountain range at an elevation of 6500 ft., surrounded by steep, rugged terrain.  

Resources: 4 Engines staffed with 14 firefighters and ten overhead personnel for a total of 24 assigned personnel. 

Today: Hot temperatures, high winds and low humidity are expected again today on the Uvas Fire. Under these conditions, the fire is expected to continue its growth mostly towards the east. Yesterday’s aerial support helped firefighters fortify the northern edge of the fire perimeter. Last night the prevailing winds were from the north, causing smoke impacts to areas south of the fire. As daytime temperatures rise, smoke is expected to lift out of the lower elevations. 

The following areas continue to be affected by smoke from Uvas Fire:  Hatch, Las Cruces and surrounding areas, as well as I-10 (between Deming and Las Cruces) and I-25 (south of T or C). Winds can be beneficial in dispersing smoke.   

Firefighter and public safety remain the top priority on the Uvas Fire. 

 Due to decreased fire threats and activities related to the Mangum Fire, the Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Strip District (BLM) is rescinding Fire Closure effective July 8, 2020.

Closures that will be rescinded include:

            (1) South of UT/AZ state line