Hi all,
Please be aware that HWY 536 will be closed at 10K until further notice. We will send an update as we learn more. Please use caution on the mountain.
Thank you,
Julie
Julie Padilla
Recreation Staff Officer
Sandia Ranger District
Office: 505-281-3304
Cell: 505-933-0711
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Subject: [Volunteers_fosm] Fwd: News Release - 10K Fire - Sandia Ranger District - 6.12.23 3 pm
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From: Perea, Arlene - FS, NM <arlene.perea@usda.gov>
Date: Mon, Jun 12, 2023 at 3:01 PM
Subject: News Release - 10K Fire - Sandia Ranger District - 6.12.23 3 pm
To:
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands
2113 Osuna Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
(505) 346-3900
Media Contact: Arlene Perea
C: 505-523-3881
New Fire Start on the Sandia Ranger District:
10K Fire Update – June 12
Reported start date / time: June 12, 2023 / 1:40 p.m.
Cause: Unknown at this time
Size: at 2 p.m. it was estimated to be at 0.25 acres.
Location: West of 10K Trail, North of NM Hwy 536 and East of Ellis
Trailhead
Containment: 0%
Fuels:
Burning in Timber
Fire behavior: The 10K Fire is exhibiting moderate fire behavior
with isolated torching.
Weather: Above normal temperatures with humidity in the low teens,
clear skies and Red Flag conditions today. https://www.weather.gov/
Resources on scene: Firefighters from the Cibola National Forest,
Bernalillo County and Albuquerque Fire have all been dispatched and are responding.
Values at risk:
Communication towers on the Sandia Crest as well as numerous Forest Service Infrastructure. At this time, the fire is not a threat to any communities, and
there are no evacuations in effect.
Strategy:
The strategy for the 10K Fire is full suppression.
Safety:
The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public should stay away from 10K Fire operations. The Crest Highway, Hwy 536, may be impacted by
fire traffic. Area trailheads could also be impacted.
Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease.
The public is reminded that “If you fly, we can’t!”
Smoke
may be visible in the surrounding areas of Tijeras, Edgewood, Moriarty and Albuquerque /
within a 50 mile radius of the 10K Fire. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the
New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) website
nmtracking.org
All fire updates will be posted on the
Cibola NF & NGs website,
New Mexico Fire Information website,
and the Cibola NF & NGs
Facebook &
Twitter pages.
For more information on (Name) Fire contact:
Sandia Ranger District Office: 505-281-3304
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Supervisor’s Office: 505-346-3900
Thanks - Arlene
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