Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Update: August 27, 2009
Detected 5/29/2009, located 24 miles north of Mimbres, NM. The Diamond fire perimeter is now 22,000 acres, with only interior smokes showing. Although the fire did receive rain showers last week, it continues to show low to moderate fire behavior as it burns through heavy ground fuels, including dead and down logs. Smoke from the Diamond fire can be seen from Gila Center and areas in and around Mimbres Valley. Regular monitoring is ongoing.
Due to heavy rains the last few days, FOREST ROAD 150 near Rocky Canyon is IMPASSABLE and will be CLOSED unitl further notice.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday May 28th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Location | 45 miles NE of Silver City, NM |
| Incident Commander | Jeff Hinson |
Current Situation
| Size | 22,000 acres |
|---|---|
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday June 30th, 2009 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Pinon juniper, Ponderosa Pine and grass. |
| Fire Behavior | Only interior smoke is showing within the fire interior. |
| Significant Events | Due to heavy rains the last few days, Forest Road 150 near Rocky Canyon is IMPASSABLE and will be CLOSED until further notice. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | The fire is being monitored from lookouts, aerial recon flights and by ground patrols. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | The Diamond fire is being managed to achieve resource objectives, including public and firefighter safety and ecosystem health. A combination of responses can be used to meet these objectives. The Diamond fire is expected to remain active. The fire is being monitored and mapped by ground resources. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5 mph S |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 84 degrees |
| Humidity | 23% |
