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Hermits Peak Fire
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- Hermits Peak Fire InformationEmail:Phone:505-356-2636Hours:Daily 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Santa Fe National Forest Public AffairsEmail:Phone:505-438-5320
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Hermits Peak Fire Update 805 p.m. April 8
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LAS VEGAS, NM – April 08, 2022 – The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the Hermits Peak Fire at 6:00 am April 8. The Hermits Peak Fire started on Wednesday April 6 when unexpected winds caused the Las Dispensas prescribed burn to produce multiple spot fires. Fire managers on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District declared the prescribed burn a wildfire and implemented a full suppression strategy.
Hermits Peak Fire Update 610 p.m. April 7
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SANTA FE, NM – April 7, 2022 – The Hermits Peak Fire is burning in rocky, steep terrain in a remote southeastern corner of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF). There is a temporary flight restriction (TFR) in place for the fire area, and a public closure order will be implemented soon to protect public health and safety during fire operations.
Las Dispensas Prescribed Burn Declared Wildfire
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SANTA FE, NM – April 6, 2022 – The Las Dispensas prescribed fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) was declared a wildfire at approximately 4:30 p.m. today. Although forecasted weather conditions were within parameters for the prescribed burn, unexpected erratic winds in the late afternoon caused multiple spot fires that spread outside the project boundary.