Grants, NM —National Park Service staff discovered a lightning-caused fire burning on El Malpais National Monument lands on the afternoon of Saturday, June 15. The Encerrita Fire, reported by the Oso Lookout, is located approximately 15 miles south-southwest of Grants, NM.

As of Monday morning, there were approximately 60 firefighters working on the incident. The fire is burning in Ponderosa pine forest with a grass and timber litter understory with some medium logging slash from logging operations that were conducted pre-WWII.

On Monday, crews will begin establishing containment lines on the west, south and north sides of the fire to prevent fire spread onto neighboring jurisdictions; firefighters will be aided by the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) northeast and northwest of the fire as well as other natural features. The 369-acre East Encerrito prescribed fire, which was completed in April, is approximately 1.5 miles north of the fire; this fuels treatment is expected to be an effective fire break to the north due to the lack of fuel remaining in that area. Ground crews will be assisted by a helicopter beginning Monday.

The Encerrita fire is expected to be active over the coming days as temperatures will be in the upper 80s and low 90s, humidity will remain low, and winds will be breezy in the afternoons. Rain is forecasted over the area later in the week, which is expected to temper fire activity.

The Continental Divide Trail and Zuni-Acoma Trail are closed in El Malpais National Monument from Porter Ranch Rd off Hwy 53 to Hwy 117. The western Zuni-Acoma Trail parking lot is closed. Closures have been posted and the public is asked to avoid closed roads and trails. The west side of the CDT remains open from the Emergency Operations Center to Porter Ranch Road. The El Calderon Trail remains open.

Additional updates on the Encerrita fire will be available on Facebook @ElMalpaisNPS. Closure orders may be adjusted in the coming days based on fire activity; please contact the El Malpais Visitor Center at (505) 876-2783 or visit www.nps.gov/elma for additional information on closures in the monument. 

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Incendio Pioneer Actualizado para el Lunes 17 de Junio, 2024

 CHELAN, Wash. — El incendio Pioneer está ardiendo en el área silvestre del lago Chelan-Sawtooth en el distrito de guardabosques de Chelan del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee y en tierras privadas.

La huella del fuego se extiende desde Meadow Creek hasta Prince Creek. La progresión hacia el norte está siendo detenida por los vientos del noroeste y la vegetación verde. 

La administración de supresión se ha dividido en dos ramas: Rama I supervisa las operaciones y planificación cuesta arriba del lago desde el Punto No Punto en el lago Chelan hasta Flick Creek. Rama II supervisa la operaciones y planificación cuesta abajo del lago.       

Rama I Cuesta arriba del lago: Con el apoyo de aviación deteniendo la propagación del fuego en ambos flancos, brigadas terrestres continuaran con la protección de estructuras desde Prince Creek hasta Canoe Creek hacia el sur y Rex Creek y Hunts Bluff hacia el norte

Una brigada de hotshots sets insertara hoy para explorar posibles ubicaciones de líneas entre  Flick Creek y Moore Mountain. Personal de incendio también estarán explorando y desarrollaran acciones estratégicas de largo plazo para planear la propagación futura.

Rama 2, Cuesta abajo del lago: La nivelación y el corte de arbustos, ramas y arboles chicos del camino de Upper Grade Creek (8200 Road) ha progresado en el área entre Mitchell Creek y Gold Creek. Una topadora, dos skidgens y tres masticadoras y brigadas manuales comenzaran a la construcción de línea a lo largo del Coyote Ridge hasta la costa del lago Chelan

Una reunión pública se llevara a cabo el martes 18 de Junio a las 5 de la tarde en el North Cascades National Park Golden West Visitor Center. Esta reunion no tendrá la opción virtual.   

Humo Y Calidad del Aire:  Ayer, los vientos del noroeste alineados con el terreno transportaron humo al extremo sur del lago Chelan y la calidad del aire se movió en el rango MODERADO durante las horas del anochecer en Chelan y Manson. La mayor parte del humo permaneció en el oeste de Sawtooth Ridge y Methow Valley no se vio afectado.  Verifique las condiciones actuales de la calidad del aire en https://bit.ly/PioneerFireSmoke. Obtenga más Información  sobre los impactos a la salud y como prepararse para estar listo para el humo en smokeready.org.

EVACUACIONES: Una orden de evacuación de Nivel 3 (Vallase Ya) está vigente desde el norte de Moore Point hacia el sur hasta Canoe Creek. Cuesta abajo del lago:  Se ha emitido una orden de evacuación de nivel 2 (Esté preparado) cuesta abajo del lago desde Canoe Creek hasta Lone Fir Creek. Una orden de Nivel 1 (Mantenerse en alerta) está vigente desde Lone Fir Creek por el lago hasta Safety Harbor. Cuesta arriba del lago: Una orden de evacuación de Nivel 2 (Esté preparado) está vigente desde el norte de Moore Point hasta, e incluyendo, el campamento Flick Creek. Una orden de evacuación de Nivel 1 (Mantenerse en alerta) está vigente cuesta arriba del lago desde el campamento Flick Creek hasta, e incluyendo, el área de campamento de Fourmile Creek. Por favor visite County of Chelan, Washington para obtener la información más actualizada sobre las evacuaciones.

Cierres: Una orden de cierre de seguridad pública está vigente para el Lakeshore Trail desde Prince Creek hasta el comienzo del sendero en Stehekin y partes de Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness. El campamento de Moore Point y todo el sendero Lakeshore Trail están cerrados. Cerrados incluyen Prince Creek, Cascade Creek, and Moore Point campamentos de bote/barcos. Un mapa interactivo del área de cierre se puede encontrar en https://arcg.is/0Wbivn. El cierre de la carretera Grade Creek (8200) está pendiente debido a las operaciones de equipo pesado.

SEGURIDAD: Se les pide a los navegantes recreativos que mantengan el espacio de las aeronaves que utilizan el lago Chelan para la recolección de agua. Se pide a los recreacionistas que sigan las órdenes de cierre de bosques por su seguridad y la seguridad de los combatientes de incendios.

Para recibir actualizaciones por correo electrónico, regístrese en https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/PndMhvq

SILVER CITY, NM, June 17, 2024 – Firefighters are working on suppression repair work, which involves a series of actions taken to mitigate impacts caused by firefighting activities. Firefighters completed chipping slash along the entire perimeter and will be mitigating fire-weakened trees along roads, fence lines, and trails. Additionally, road maintenance will continue on County Road 13. The Antone Fire is at 12,396 acres and 60 percent completed. There are 72 personnel supporting the incident.

Fire movement will depend on wind alignment with the terrain and the availability of unburned pockets of fuel. This may cause fluctuations in the amount of smoke visible in the immediate area. Weather is predicted to bring back dry conditions with no moisture, single-digit relative humidity, and light winds for the next couple of days.

The type 3 team continues to manage the fire using the confine and contain strategy, which involves the interchangeable usage of direct and indirect suppression and point protection tactics. This strategy is subject to change based on evolving conditions. The management objectives include fire fighter safety, protecting values at risk, reduce fuel loads, improve habitat and the continuation of restoration work in the Slaughter Mesa area. News releases will be provided every other day or if there are significant updates.

Closure Order No. 03-06-03-24-001 is in effect until rescinded. Review the closure order map, marked Exhibit A. Both documents can be found on the Gila National Forest Alerts and Closures webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/gila/alerts-notices

Smoke may be seen from US Highway 60, NM Highway 12, the Community of Quemado, Quemado Lake Estates, Pie Town, Datil, Horse Springs, Apache Creek, and Reserve. View an interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Learn more about smoke impacts at https://www.env.nm.gov/air-quality/fire-smoke-links/.

For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or Maribeth.Pecotte@usda.gov.

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Pioneer Fire Update for Monday, June 17, 2024

 CHELAN, Wash. — The Pioneer Fire is burning in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Area in the Chelan Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and on private land.  

The fire footprint extends from Meadow Creek to Prince Creek. Northerly progression is being slowed by winds out of the northwest and green vegetation.

Suppression management has been divided into two branches: Branch I is overseeing operations and planning up lake from Point No Point on Lake Chelan to Flick Creek. Branch II is managing operations and planning down lake.

Branch I, up lake: With aviation support slowing the fire’s spread on both flanks, ground crews will continue with structure protection from Prince Creek to Canoe Creek to the south and Rex Creek and Hunts Bluff to the north.

A hotshot crew will be inserted today to scout potential line locations between Flick Creek and Moore Mountain. Fire personnel will also be scouting and develop long term strategic actions to address future progression.

Branch 2, down lake: Grading and brushing of Upper Grade Creek Road (8200 Road) has progressed to the area between Mitchell Creek and Gold Creek. A dozer, two skidgens, 3 masticators, and hand crews will begin line construction along Coyote Ridge down to the Lake Chelan shoreline.

A public meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the North Cascades National Park Golden West Visitor Center in Stehekin, Wash. This meeting will not have a virtual option.

Smoke & Air Quality: Yesterday, terrain aligned northwest winds transported smoke to the southern end of the lake Chelan and air quality moved well into the MODERATE range throughout the evening hours in Chelan and Manson. Most smoke stayed on the western side of Sawtooth Ridge and the Methow Valley was largely unaffected. Check current air quality conditions at https://bit.ly/PioneerFireSmoke. Learn more about health impacts and becoming Smoke Ready at smokeready.org.

EVACUATIONS: A Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation order is in place from just north of Moore Point south to Canoe Creek. Down lake: A Level 2 (Be Prepared) evacuation order has been issued down lake from Canoe Creek to Lone Fir Creek. A Level 1 (Stay Alert) order is in place from Lone Fir Creek down lake to Safety Harbor. Up lake: A Level 2 (Be Prepared) evacuation order is in place from just north of Moore Point to, and including, Flick Creek Campground. A Level 1 (Stay Alert) evacuation order is in place up lake from Flick Creek Campground to, and including, the Fourmile Creek camping area. Please visit County of Chelan, Washington for the most current information on evacuations. 

Closures: A public safety closure order is in effect for the Lakeshore Trail from Prince Creek up lake to the trailhead at Stehekin and portions of the Chelan Sawtooth Wilderness. Moore Point campground and the entire LakeshoreTrail are now closed. The closure includes Prince Creek, Cascade Creek, and Moore Point boat-in campgrounds. An interactive map of the closure area can be found at https://arcg.is/0Wbivn. A road closure of the Grade Creek (8200) road is pending due to heavy equipment operations. 

SAFETY: Recreational boaters are asked to maintain space from aircraft utilizing Lake Chelan for water collection. Recreationists are asked to follow the forest closure orders for their safety and the safety of firefighters. 

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Actualización del incendio Interlaken

17 de junio, 2024 a las 8:00 a.m. 

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes Tipo 3

John Markalunas, Comandante de Incidente 

Ubicación: 7 millas S-SW de Leadville, Colorado                      

 Fecha de reporte: 11 de junio de 2024 a las 2:01 pm             

Causa: Causada por humanos     Tamaño: 731 acres     Contención: 86%      Personal total: 246

Situación Actual: Ayer, el incendio de Interlaken aumentó su contención hasta el 86%. El aumento de la superficie fue una combinación de un mapeo más preciso del vuelo de detección de infrarrojos más reciente y el incendio que arde cerca de la costa de Twin Lakes. El incendio estuvo activo en el extremo norte del incendio (DIV A), donde el fuego retrocedió cuesta abajo 500 pies en algunas áreas desde el sendero Colorado hacia la orilla del lago. Esta zona del incendio permanece incontenible. Hubo algo de actividad adicional de incendios en el interior del extremo noreste del incendio (DIV A / D), donde el fuego ardió hasta el área de quema prescrita de Flume Creek de 2018 y se detuvo. En el extremo sur (DIV D) los bomberos hicieron gran progreso asegurando el borde del incendio mediante la extinción del calor, y no se detectaron puntos calientes fuera del perímetro del incendio. Los helicópteros ayudaron a los bomberos con cubos de agua en la esquina suroeste del incendio (DIV D) para enfriar las bolsas interiores de calor y evitar que se vieran fuera del perímetro del incendio. Debido a las temperaturas más cálidas y los vientos, una bolsa de combustible sin quemar se quemó cerca de las estructuras históricas. El módulo de bomberos que trabaja esa división pudo enfriar el fuego y asegurar el área. Los bomberos en el extremo oeste del incendio (DIV Z) utilizaron bombas de agua y mangueras e hicieron un buen progreso para asegurarlo.

Hoy, los bomberos continuarán mejorando la profundidad de las líneas de contención mediante el uso de mangueras para extinguir el calor cerca del perímetro del incendio. Los bomberos en el extremo norte (DIV A) están protegiendo los senderos para limitar el impacto y preservar los árboles a medida que el fuego retrocede hacia la orilla del lago. Las cuadrillas continuarán buscando posibles restos de calor latente fuera del perímetro. Los bomberos continúan las operaciones con motosierras para eliminar los árboles peligrosos a lo largo de los senderos y el sistema de 399 carreteras dentro del área quemada para que el área sea segura para uso recreativo futuro. Los helicópteros siguen estando disponibles para ayudar a los bomberos.

Humo: El humo de inversión puede afectar el corredor de Twin Lakes y la autopista 82 durante las horas de la mañana y la tarde. El humo debe levantarse a media mañana, continuando con concentraciones ligeras a moderadas durante el día https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colo_smoke.aspx). Visite https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ para obtener recursos sobre el humo.

Clima: Advertencia de bandera roja y alerta meteorológica de incendio vigentes hoy hasta las 8 p.m. por condiciones cálidas, secas y ventosas. Soleado hoy, temperaturas máximas de 72F con humedad de 7-12%. Los vientos volverán a aumentar por la tarde de 16 a 20 mph del suroeste. 

Cierres: Tenga en cuenta que hay varios cierres de senderos, lotes y carreteras. A partir del 14-6-24, hay una orden oficial del Servicio Forestal. Consulte el sitio web del PSICC y consulte la sección RESTRICCIONES DE INCENDIOS Y ÓRDENES FORESTALES en la página principal. Vea el mapa de cierre aquí: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1181393.pdf, y la orden de cierre aquí: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1181392.pdf

Evacuaciones: Todos los avisos previos a la evacuación se levantaron el 16 de junio de 2024 a las 7 p.m. Para inscribirse para recibir alertas de emergencia en el condado de Lake, visite: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736726383/login y en el condado de Chaffee, https://member.everbridge.net/892807736725694/login. 

Restricciones temporales de vuelo: Existe una restricción temporal de vuelo (TFR) sobre el área del incendio. Si tú VUELAS, nosotros NO PODEMOS. No vuele ni opere drones en esta área, ya que impedirá los esfuerzos de extinción de incendios y dejará en tierra nuestras aeronaves.

INFORMACIÓN sobre el Incendio Interlaken:

Línea telefónica de información: 719-301-4284 (hora: 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.)       

Correo electrónico:2024.interlaken@firenet.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560818226034 

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-interlaken-fire

Interlaken Fire Update

Type 3 Incident Management Team, 

John Markalunas, Incident Commander 

Size: 731 acres  

Containment: 86%    

Total Personnel: 246

Current Situation: Yesterday, Interlaken fire increased in containment to 86%. The increase in acreage was a combination of more accurate mapping from the most recent infra-red detection flight and the fire burning near Twin Lakes shore. The fire was active on the north end of the fire (DIV A), where fire backed downhill 500 feet in some areas from the Colorado Trail towards the lake shore. This area of the fire remains uncontained. There was some additional interior fire activity on the northeast end of fire (DIV A/D) where the fire burned up to the 2018 Flume Creek prescribed burn area and stopped. On the south end (DIV D) firefighters made great progress securing the fire edge by extinguishing heat, and there were no hot spots detected outside of the fire perimeter. Helicopters assisted firefighters with water bucket drops on the southwest corner of the fire (DIV D) to cool down interior pockets of heat to prevent spotting outside the fire perimeter. Due to the warmer temperatures and winds, a pocket of unburned fuel burned near the historical structures. The fire module working the division was able to cool the fire and secure the area. Firefighters on west end of the fire (DIV Z) utilized water pumps and hose lays and made good progress to secure.

Today, firefighters will continue to improve the depth of containment lines by using hose lays to extinguish heat near the fire perimeter. Firefighters on the north end (DIV A) are protecting the trails to limit impact and preserve the trees as the fire backs down to the lake shoreline. Crews will continue to search for possible remaining smoldering heat outside of the perimeter. Firefighters continue chainsaw operations to remove hazard trees along trails and the 399-road system within the burn area to make the area safe for future recreational use. Helicopters continue to be available to assist firefighters.

Smoke: Inversion smoke may impact the Twin Lakes and Hwy 82 corridor during morning and evening hours. Smoke should lift by mid-morning continuing to be light to moderate concentrations during the day. https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colo_smoke.aspx) Visit https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ for resources on smoke.

Weather: Red flag warning and fire weather watch in effect today until 8 PM for hot, dry, windy conditions. Sunny today, max temps 72F with humidity 7-12%. Winds will pick up again in the afternoon 16-20 mph from the southwest. 

Closures: Be aware that several trail, lot, and road closures are in place. As of 6-14-24, there is an official order from the Forest Service. Refer to the PSICC website and check under FIRE RESTRICTIONS AND FOREST ORDERS on the main page. See closure map here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1181393.pdf, and closure order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1181392.pdf

Evacuations: All pre-evacuation notices were lifted on June 16, 2024, at 7PM.  To sign up for emergency alerts in Lake County, visit: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736726383/login and in Chaffee County, https://member.everbridge.net/892807736725694/login

Temporary Flight Restrictions: There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over the fire area. If you FLY, we CAN’T. Do not fly or operate drones in this area, as it will impede firefighting efforts and ground our aircraft.

Interlaken Fire INFORMATION

Fire Information Phoneline:  719-301-4284 (Time: 7am-7pm)                             Email: 2024.interlaken@firenet.gov

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560818226034 (“Interlaken Fire Information”)

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/copsf-interlaken-fire

SMOKE: Inversion smoke may impact the Twin Lakes and highway 82 corridor during morning and evening hours. Smoke should lift by mid-morning continuing to be light and moderate considerations during the day. Monitor smoke by visiting www.airnow.gov.

The Santa Fe National Forest emergency area closure No. 03-10-01-24-04 has been lifted, effective Monday, June 17, 2024. Continental Divide Trail hikers should move through the burn area quickly, preferably during the morning hours. Avoid hiking this section during thunderstorms; rain could cause flooding and high gusty winds can knock over trees. Avoid camping in the burn area, including unburned pockets of trees. Due to ash flows after rains, Ojitos Creek is not a reliable source of water and may be unusable. 

Video Update

Acres: 11,500                                                                        

Start Date: May 19, 2024

Location: 7 miles north of the village of Coyote, NM         

Personnel: 97

Completion: 90%                                                                 

Fuels: Timber

Highlights: This will be the final update for the Indios Fire unless something significant occurs. The Type 3 Northern New Mexico Incident Management Team will turn command of the fire to the Santa Fe National Forest Coyote Ranger District on Tuesday, June 18. The Kaniksu Wildland Fire Module from North Idaho was ordered and has arrived to complete suppression repair work and assist the district. 

The Santa Fe National Forest emergency area closure No. 03-10-01-24-04 has been lifted, effective Monday, June 17, 2024. Continental Divide Trail hikers should move through the burn area quickly, preferably during the morning hours. Avoid hiking this section during thunderstorms; rain could cause flooding and high gusty winds can knock over trees. Avoid camping in the burn area, including unburned pockets of trees. Due to ash flows after rains, Ojitos Creek is not a reliable source of water and may be unusable. 

The Santa Fe National Forest will continue to provide information on the fire as needed. 

Operations: While most suppression repair work is complete, there is still some left. Heavy equipment will continue working on road repairs and spreading gravel, as well as finishing repair on some dozer lines. Most handline rehabilitation should be completed today, and the dozer will finish work on Forest Road 170.

Weather: Warm temperatures and dry conditions will persist Monday and Tuesday, with strong breezes expected each day and plummeting humidity. On Tuesday, temperatures will be slightly cooler with slightly reduced winds. An increase in moisture is expected to bring chances for showers, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures later in the week.

Smoke: Learn more about wildfire smoke impacts at https://www.env.nm.gov/air-quality/fire-smoke-links/

Inciweb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmsnf-indios-wildfire 

Phone: 505-438-5320 

Email: claudia.brookshire@usda.gov

Santa Fe National Forest X: x.com/SantafeNF

Santa Fe National Forest Facebook: facebook.com/santafeN