The Nogal Canyon Fire that started on April 12, 2022, burned 6 primary residences and 8 outbuildings. The fire was located about 12 miles west of Capitan, NM. Evacuations have now been lifted for this fire. The fire has burned 412 acres of grass, brush and trees. Firefighters continue to identify and put out hot spots on the fire.
Current as of | Fri, 05/27/2022 - 14:28 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Downed Power Line |
Date of Origin | |
Location | Nogal Canyon & Pennsylvania Canyon. Eight miles northwest of Ruidoso, NM |
Incident Commander | IMT 4 |
Incident Description | |
Coordinates |
33° 30' 38'' Latitude
-105° 44' 48
'' Longitude
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Size | 412 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | Pinon, Juniper, Ponderosa Pine |
Significant Events | Minimal fire activity today |
Planned Actions |
Crews will continue to cold-trail and mop up around the fire's perimeter. |
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Weather Concerns | Gusty winds,and above normal temperatures and low relative humidity. |
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