WIND SHIFT – SMOKE IN SILVER CITY and MIMBRES VALLEYRelease Date: Jun 28, 2013 Show Contact(s): 575-536-3382 Acres: 101,311 Today’s Update: After three days of extreme drying in southern New Mexico, the Silver Fire grew to 101,311 acres Thursday. Winds that originated from the east fueled flames on the west flank and pushed smoked over the Mimbres Valley, Silver City and beyond. The southernmost fire activity is about 5 ½ miles north and away from highway 35, which remains open. With Thursday’s wind shift, fire activity increased on the west flank. A total of three small spot fires broke out in the Rabb Park Trail area; however, the trail was not compromised. Two of the three spot fires were put out. While heavy smoke socked in the Mimbres Valley, the majority of fire growth and extreme activity occurred on the northwestern edge of the fire. The east side of the fire, near Winston, did not have much activity; crews remain there to monitor. Last night the fire was south of the Spud Patch Ridge Trail and west of Lake Mountain. Current Silver Fire Overview Map Today, residents can expect to see fire crews and helicopter water drops around the Highway 35 / McKnight area. Additional crews are posted in the Cooney area for further protection there. Containment:The containment remains at 20% due to the new fire growth and expansion to the northwest matched or exceeded the fire perimeter. Smoke: Residents from the Mimbres Valley to Silver City will still see smoke today; it will begin to dissipate as a new weather system moves in. Afternoon smoke columns are likely, especially when mixed conifer fuels burn. Information on wildland fire smoke and your health can be found on the New Mexico Department of Health's website at https://nmtracking.org/fire. Today’s Weather: It will be slightly less dry, but weather conditions remain extreme. An upper ridge weather system will move in today, slowly moving smoke away, and allowing clouds to form. There is an opportunity for dry lightning this weekend, and a slight potential for precipitation on Monday. Opened Access:Silver City is accessible. Businesses along New Mexico State Highways 15 and 35 remain open, all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings. The majority of the Gila National Forest is open for recreational opportunities with Stage One fire restrictions in effect. For more information on restrictions, go to http://www.firerestrictions.us/. Road Closure: NM Highway 152 is closed from Kingston to San Lorenzo. For additional information go to www.nmroads.com. www.flickr.com/gilaforest www.twitter.com/SilverFireNM SILVER CITY – The first wildfire of the season in the Gila National Forest started last week growing to over 3,000 acres but is now fully contained by crew members. The incident, known as the Collins Fire, started around mid-day April 7 from unknown causes. It is about 17 miles southeast of Reserve, near SE Pinyon Knob. According to the Gila NF’s social media accounts, the fire grew to over 3,000 acres and threatened homes and vehicles within a mile of its southern and western perimeters. As of April 11, the Collins Fire was reportedly fully contained due to the work of several dozen personnel including a hotshot crew, fire engines, airtankers, fixed-wing airplane and a wildfire module. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.  Crews will continue to patrol the area over the coming days to ensure the burn areas remain within containment lines. The forest’s office was unable to be reached for an estimated date of suppression. While the Collins Fire seems to be under control for the moment, several other wildfires continue to burn and threaten New Mexicans in other parts of the state. Big Hole FireAccording to wire reports, strong spring winds fueled wildfires Monday, prompting evacuations of about 200 homes south of Albuquerque where authorities said some structures have burned and more are threatened. About 100 firefighters battled the latest blaze, known as the Big Hole Fire, which was burning out of control and sent up a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles in the Rio Grande Valley. Valencia County officials called for evacuations in the area and directed residents to a shelter at a recreation center in rural Belen. The Valencia County Sheriff’s Posse is assisting with livestock evacuations. They are stationed at the Tomé fire department with trucks and trailers. The Valencia County Animal Shelter is also receiving small pets. Officials reported an unknown number of structures were lost, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many were homes, barns or other outbuildings. An assessment of the burned buildings will be conducted April 12. KOAT-TV broadcast aerial footage that showed at least one residence burning near Rio Communities. The Big Hole Fire is about 300 acres is size with none of the perimeter contained. Weather forecasters have warned of high fire danger statewide due to gusty winds, dry conditions and low humidity levels. Red Flag Warnings have been issued for much of the state. Hermits Peak FireIn northern New Mexico about 12 miles northwest of Las Vegas, crews also grappled with the wind as they worked to corral a prescribed fire that jumped its containment lines last week and prompted voluntary evacuations. The Las Dispensas prescribed fire on the Santa Fe National Forest officially became the Hermits Peak Fire on April 6. The fire is about 1,280 acres in size and burning in steep, rugged terrain which makes access for firefighters difficult. A larger inter-agency team with more than 170 firefighters assumed command of the fire on Monday. It's estimated to have burned more than a square mile (2.5 square kilometers). The perimeter is currently about 10% contained. Overflow FireA prescribed fire near Roswell was also declared a wildfire by the Bureau of Land Management April 7 when an "unexpected fire whirl," similar to a dust-devil, carried the fire over containment lines. The Overflow Fire is about 1,900 acres in size with about 80% of the perimeter contained. The Associated Press contributed to this article. Leah Romero is the trending reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News and can be reached at 575-418-3442, or @rromero_leah on Twitter. Is there a fire in Silver City NM?SILVER CITY, NM – June 11, 2022— Firefighters and aircraft are currently working to suppress the Skates Fire on the Gila National Forest about 13 miles northeast of Silver City. It is estimated under 100 acres and spreading to the east.
How close is the fire to Silver City?Skates Fire burning 13 miles northeast of Silver City.
Why is there smoke in the air in New Mexico?Wildfires and prescribed fires in the region can result in plumes of smoke in New Mexico. Use the links on this page to find information on air quality data and how to protect you and your family's health when it is smoky.
Where is the smoke in the Rogue Valley coming from?Thick smoke choked the Rogue Valley Sunday, blown in from the out-of-control McKinney Fire in Northern California.
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