A firefighter on the job during the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
From Bandelier National Monument:
A huge shout out and big thank you to the those who worked on the Cerro Pelado Fire!
More than 1,800 firefighters and fire personnel from more than six federal agencies from across the country as well as city, county and state agencies from more than 25 states dedicated their time and energy to extinguishing the Cerro Pelado Wildfire that started April 22.
A special thanks to Los Alamos National Laboratory for its contributions and fuel reduction along N.M. 4.
The fire, that grew to more than 45,000 acres and threatened people, homes and sacred and sensitive park resources at Bandelier National Monument is about 95 percent contained. Crews continue to patrol perimeters and clean up areas. Hand crews and heavy equipment continue suppression repair.
Stage 3 fire restrictions are in place and high fire danger exists in many areas of northern New Mexico.
Being safe with sparks is one of the best ways to say thank you to all those brave souls who fight fires. We will be forever grateful to so many for their arduous and dangerous work!
Firefighters on scene during the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
The Zuni Hotshots. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
Scenes from the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
A firefighter sharpening his chainsaw during the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
Scenes from the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
Scenes from the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
Scenes from the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
Scenes from the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument
Scenes from the Cerro Pelado Fire. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument