News about New Mexico • wildfires

Another vegetation fire was recently sparked by equipment use. Even when you’re trying to do the right thing, timing, and conditions matter. Always mow before 10AM, and never when it’s hot, dry, or windy. One spark is all it takes to start a wildfire that threatens lives, homes, pic.x.com/nxi3b2Vnt2

New Mexico: The Trout Fire CIMT had a community meeting this evening as wildfire activity once again increased through the afternoon. Currently 14 Hotshot Crews, 15 Type 2 crews, 51 engines, 11 dozers, 10 helicopters, and 3 UAS systems are working the fire 24 hours a day. The pic.x.com/XE5SMPxjVS

The first day of summer is coming in with a bang… here is a live look at the Trout Fire in New Mexico taking off at 14:06 local time. Red Flags are forecast over the fire area, 97 degrees, and 7% RH. This is in the Gila National Forest. Last mapped just under 45,000 acres. pic.x.com/oXEIzkoviM

#MonteFire [update] The fire remains 1,051 acres and is now 90% contained. pic.x.com/qDabCGtS6A