INCIDENT UPDATED 7/2/2008
Approximate Location
34.771 latitude, -106.383 longitude
Incident Overview
Mountainair, NM - June 24, 2008 8 pm: The Big Spring Fire was reported by the Capilla Peak Lookout at approximately 8am. Crews responded to the area when at approximately 12pm the fire gained in strength. By 4 pm the Big Spring Fire had forced the evacuation of the Inlow Baptist Youth Camp as well as residents of FR 55 on the North side of the loop road. The Big Spring Fire was caused by a lightning strike.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Tuesday June 24th, 2008 approx. 08:14 AM |
| Location | Manzano Mountains |
| Incident Commander | Dugger Hughes |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 345 |
|---|---|
| Size | 5,478 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Tuesday July 01st, 2008 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | 10 Timber(litter and understory) FM 8,9,& 10. Mixed conifer forest, ponderosa pine forests, and pinyon-juniper woodlands. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering |
| Significant Events | Achieved 100% containment. Made good progress on rehab and mop-up. |
Outlook
| Projected Movement | Contunue rehab and mop-up. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Expect to transition to a Type 4 organization @ 1800 on 7/3. Decrease in acres due to more accurate mapping. |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 15 mph W |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 77 degrees |
| Humidity | 30% |
