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- How Are The Firefighters Getting to The Fire?
Released: 7/15/2009
Due to the remote location of the fire and the fact that it lies in Congressionally-designated Wilderness Areas (which are roadless), crews are accessing the fire on foot. It takes the firefighters... - Why Did You Decide to Manage This Fire for Resource Benefits?
Released: 7/15/2009
Managing wildland fire in Bandelier requires land and fire managers to balance risks and benefits in an ever-changing environment. Wildland fire is an essential natural process that is important for... - What Are The Resource Benefits of This Fire?
Released: 7/15/2009
Wildfires managed for resource benefits maintain the natural role of lightning-caused fires by reducing dead wood accumulations to ash, releasing nutrients that stimulate new plant growth, and... - What Happens to The Wildlife?
Released: 7/15/2009
Not only do our forests depend on fire, wildlife does as well. This is a slow moving fire, most wildlife can easily fly, flee or burrow to escape the flames and ultimately benefit from a diverse... - Where Is The Best Place to View The Fire?
Released: 7/15/2009
The best place to view the fire is from the scenic overlook on the entrance road into Bandelier National Monument. The vantage point from the canyon rim looking across the park with the San Miguel... - How Will The Fire Impact My Trip to Bandelier National Monument?
Released: 7/15/2009
Bandelier National Monument remains OPEN, and the main visitor areas, including the Main Loop Trail in Lower Frijoles Canyon are not affected by this fire. "Bandelier National Monument will reopen... - How Close Is The Fire?
Released: 7/15/2009
The lightning-ignited San Miguel Wildland Fire is burning in a remote wilderness area in Bandelier National Monument and the Santa Fe National Forest where it poses no immediate threats to life,... - Santa Fe National Forest Road 289 Remains Open.
Released: 7/15/2009
Santa Fe National Forest Backcountry Status: Forest Road (FR) 142 is closed to the public at the intersection of FR 289 due to fire vehicle traffic. Forest Road 289 remains OPEN. The following Santa...
