The #CalfCanyonFire is now the largest fire in New Mexico history. It has burned 298,060 acres, surpassing the 2012 Whitewater Baldy Fire at 297,845 acres.
There is a #RedFlagWarning in the fire area from noon until 6 p.m. today.
"Near critical fire weather conditions will be exacerbated by the development of scattered dry thunderstorms in the vicinity of the ongoing Hermit`s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire."
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"Near critical fire weather conditions will be exacerbated by the development of scattered dry thunderstorms in the vicinity of the ongoing Hermit`s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire."
forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtg…
With possible thunderstorms in the forecast, the Angel Fire FD is asking residents to call 911 if they see lightning strike the ground.
"Look for nearby landmarks, be as specific as you can with the dispatcher," a Facebook post says.
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"Look for nearby landmarks, be as specific as you can with the dispatcher," a Facebook post says.
#CalfCanyonFire
Taos County =
Taos Canyon area, including Shady Brook and Valle Escondido = READY
Valdito, Placita, Rio Pueblo = SET
Rock Wall, Las Mochas, Sipapu = GO
Tres Ritos, Angostura = GO
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Taos Canyon area, including Shady Brook and Valle Escondido = READY
Valdito, Placita, Rio Pueblo = SET
Rock Wall, Las Mochas, Sipapu = GO
Tres Ritos, Angostura = GO
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https://twitter.com/CEDRdigital/status/1526200370459856897?s=20&t=zembxcARVUCpSzON-JUpnA
San Miguel/Mora counties say Holy Ghost, Tres Lagunas, El Macho, and Lower La Posada are now in SET status.
Camino Rincon, Rivera Ridge, Pecos Southwest, Pecos Southeast, East Pecos North, East Pecos South, and Pecos National Monument are in READY.
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Camino Rincon, Rivera Ridge, Pecos Southwest, Pecos Southeast, East Pecos North, East Pecos South, and Pecos National Monument are in READY.
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The press release text is very difficult to read. Check the #CalfCanyonFire evac map here:
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For some reason Pecos National Monument shows in planning instead of READY, as it says in the press release.
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Much better resolution image of the evac press release:
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Much better resolution image of the evac press release:
#CalfCanyonFire update:
— A little over three miles of growth west, south of the 518. It is south and west of The Knob. Still south of the 518.
— Structure prep will continue in the 518 corridor in Taos County
— Want to make sure fire doesn't move west toward Truchas.
— A little over three miles of growth west, south of the 518. It is south and west of The Knob. Still south of the 518.
— Structure prep will continue in the 518 corridor in Taos County
— Want to make sure fire doesn't move west toward Truchas.
#CalfCanyonFire:
— Ops chief Jayson Coil still expects the fire to cross 518 within the next week.
— Retardant from Guadalupita to the Luna Fire scar is holding so far.
— Ops chief Jayson Coil still expects the fire to cross 518 within the next week.
— Retardant from Guadalupita to the Luna Fire scar is holding so far.
Angel Fire FD has let residents know it is flagging homes in the area based on how defensible it will be in fire activity. See this post for details. The chief provides details on the color coding but not the rationale.
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facebook.com/10006462535189…
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facebook.com/10006462535189…
(image of that post re: flagging)
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https://twitter.com/Bewickwren/status/1526230483293585409?s=20&t=zembxcARVUCpSzON-JUpnA
Following some confusion, Angel Fire FD Chief Henson has posted a follow-up regarding the triage of homes. The chief is asking for trust. The FD will not change the color based on whose property it is or the property type.
"We are working as hard as we can."
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"We are working as hard as we can."
#CalfCanyonFire
The 73 Corridor, which includes Llano and Rodarte in Taos County, is now in SET status, according to the evac map.
Map link here:
nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvie…
Map link here:
nifc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvie…
Per scanner, there is potential for lightning and gusty winds in at least part of the fire in about 30 minutes.
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Per the evac map, the areas of Chamisal, Penasco, Rio Lucio, and Ojito in Taos County are now in READY status. The area shaded gray *is not* in any evac status; it is just for planning.
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#CalfCanyonFire evening update:
— Tomorrow should be a moderate growth day
— Biggest growth will be along 518 corridor in Taos County, but aircraft should be able to help with that
— SW side of the fire doing well; piece that came out growing north and south rather than west.
— Tomorrow should be a moderate growth day
— Biggest growth will be along 518 corridor in Taos County, but aircraft should be able to help with that
— SW side of the fire doing well; piece that came out growing north and south rather than west.
#CalfCanyonFire
— Scoopers kept the 518 corridor tamped down today to buy crews time if it eventually does cross the road.
— Taos sheriff told people who are in SET to have their bags already packed; those in READY should be packing them now.
— Scoopers kept the 518 corridor tamped down today to buy crews time if it eventually does cross the road.
— Taos sheriff told people who are in SET to have their bags already packed; those in READY should be packing them now.
#CalfCanyonFire
— Rain today was very light over the west side of the fire, but better in the east/southeast. Would take a lot more over a longer period of time to make a difference in thicker fuels.
— Rain today was very light over the west side of the fire, but better in the east/southeast. Would take a lot more over a longer period of time to make a difference in thicker fuels.
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