Approximate Location
Incident Overview
Update: August 27, 2009
Detected 7/19/2009, and located 19 miles east of Reserve, New Mexico on Long Range Mountain. The fire perimeter is estimated at 4,924 acres and only interior smokes are showing. Rain showers have moderated fire behavior. The fire is in monitor status.
CLOSURE NOTICE: Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is closed beginning at the intersection of the CDT and Forest Road 3070 (near the Forest Road 3070 and Forest Road 94 junction) and following south on the CDT to its intersection with Forest Road 28 (also known as the Bursum Road).
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Sunday July 19th, 2009 approx. 10:11 AM |
| Location | 19 miles east of Reserve, New Mexico |
| Incident Commander | Mark South, Shilow Norton |
Current Situation
| Size | 4,924 acres |
|---|---|
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer and grass. |
| Fire Behavior | Interior smokes are showing on the fire. |
| Significant Events | CLOSURE NOTICE: Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is closed beginning at the intersection of the CDT and Forest Road 3070 (near the Forest Road 3070 and Forest Road 94 junction) and following south on the CDT to its intersection with Forest Road 28 (also known as the Bursum Road). |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | None |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | Medium |
| Remarks | The fire is in monitor status. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 5 mph W |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 86 degrees |
| Humidity | 11% |
