The Skates Fire is located 13 miles northeast of Silver City on the Gila National Forest. Signal Peak Lookout reported the fire Friday at 4:11 p.m. There are no evacuations currently associated with the incident.
Current as of | Wed, 06/15/2022 - 10:56 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning |
Date of Origin | |
Location | 13 miles northeast of Silver City, NM |
Incident Commander | Rocky Ahshapanek |
Incident Description | Remote, rugged terrain |
Coordinates |
32° 57' 54'' Latitude
-108° 8' 52
'' Longitude
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Total Personnel: | 140 |
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Size | 111 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 85% |
Fuels Involved | Timber, brush |
Significant Events | The fire transitioned to a Type 4 IC |
Planned Actions |
Full suppression |
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Remarks |
CDT hikers need to reroute. See information under announcements. |