INCIDENT UPDATED 4/26/2009
Approximate Location
33.401 latitude, -108.466 longitude
Incident Overview
Firefighters successfully completed containment of the 520 acre fire on Thursday, April 16 at 5:00 pm. All firefighting resources have been released from the incident. Some light smoke has been observed - mostly within the interior portions of the fire. Air reconnaisance flights will continue to monitor the area until the fire is called "out." The fire area is located about 30 miles northeast of Glenwood, NM and three miles southeast of Snow Lake.
For more information, please call (575) 536-2250
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Currently Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Friday April 10th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 30 Miles Northeast of Glenwood, NM |
| Incident Commander | Campbell |
Current Situation
| Size | 520 acres |
|---|---|
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday April 16th, 2009 approx. 05:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Timber and grass understory |
Outlook
| Growth Potential | No new growth expected |
|---|---|
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | The fire is inside of the Gila Wilderness about 3 miles south of Snow Lake. All firefighting resources have been released from the fire. The fire will be monitored by air resources. |
