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Hermits Peak Fire

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New Mexico 
Santa Fe, 
New Mexico 
87508 
New Mexico 
Santa Fe, 
New Mexico 
87508 

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Highlights: Air resources were able to engage in several hours of operations yesterday before wind speeds became unsafe. Wind-driven spot fires challenged lines in the West and South Zones. Cooler temperatures and an injection of moisture in the area today should aid firefighters in their efforts in all zones. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, and Colfax Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures. Stage 3 forest-wide closures for the Santa Fe and Carson National Forest are in effect.Operations:
Acres: 303,701| Containment: 40% | Total personnel: 2,408 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6
 Acres: 303,341| Containment: 34% | Total personnel: 2,169Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon
 Acres: 301,971| Containment: 34% | Total personnel: 1,958 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location:
 Acres: 299,565| Containment: 26% | Total personnel: 2,094 |Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon | 
Acres: 298,060Containment: 27%Total personnel: 2,015Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigationLocation: Located near Gallinas CanyonFuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass
News from San Miguel and Mora CountySAN MIGUEL - The following communities have been placed into SETSTATUS: Holy Ghost, Tres Lagunas, El Macho, and Lower La Posada. The following communities have been placed intoREADY STATUS: of Camino Rincon,  Rivera  Ridge,  Pecos  Southwest,  Pecos  Southeast,  East  Pecos  North,  East  Pecos  South,  and  Pecos National Monument.
Acres: 288,942 acresContainment: 36% Total personnel: 1,930Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigationLocation: Located near Gallinas CanyonFuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass
San Miguel and Mora County News Release 
Acres:  279,868 acresContainment: 27%Total personnel:  1,924Start Date:  Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 Cause: Hermits Peak: spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: under investigationLocation: Located near Gallinas Canyon - Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass