2023-07-14 07:00:00
Magdalena Ranger District
Albuquerque, NM – July 14, 2023
This will be the final release for the Water Canyon and Whiskey Hill Wildfires on the Magdalena Ranger District unless conditions or the situation warrants additional information.
“In addition to our Cibola NF & NGs fire managers and support staff, we extend our appreciation to all of the responders to the Water Canyon Fire, including USFS Salmon Helicopter Rappelers from Central Idaho, Lincoln NF Smokey Bear Hot Shots, Idaho City Hot Shots and aerial resources. Without these highly skilled crews, the response to the Water Canyon Fire would have been much more difficult.
“We also want to recognize the safe and effective wildfire response of the USFS, NMFD and BLM crews to the Whiskey Hill Wildfire. The fewer human-caused fires there are, the more firefighters, aircraft, and equipment there will be available to respond to fires caused by lightning. The challenging work that the interagency fire community does to protect communities, critical infrastructure and natural resources continues to support our mission of Caring for the Land and Serving People.” – Yolynda Begay, Deputy Forest Supervisor, Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands.
Water Canyon Wildfire Start Date / Time: July 10, 2023 / 1443
Cause: Lightning Strike on July 10, 2023 Size: 71 acres
Location: Water Canyon on the Magdalena Ranger District
Resources on Scene: Lincoln NF Smokey Bear Hot Shots.
Containment: 80%. Crews continue to mop up and secure the fire perimeter to mitigate any identified threats to control lines.
Fuels: Juniper, timber and grass.
Whiskey Hill Wildfire Start Date / Time: July 11, 2023 / 1536
Crews continue to secure the fire perimeter to mitigate any identified threats to control lines.
Cause: Lightning strike. Size: 940 acres
Location: Southeast of San Mateo Mts on the Magdalena Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands.
Resources on Scene: US Forest Service (USFS) Magdalena Ranger District Veteran Crew 3
Containment: 100%. Crews continue to mop up and secure the fire perimeter to mitigate any identified threats to control lines.
Fuels: Juniper, grass and brush.
Fire updates are posted on the Cibola NF & NGs websiteNew Mexico Fire Information website, and the Cibola NF & NGs Facebook & Twitter pages.
Magdalena Ranger District Office: 575-854-2281
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Supervisor’s Office: 505-346-3900
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