SFNF News:
The Caja Fire is now 100 percent contained, firefighters are monitoring the perimeter to make sure the lines are holding and the edges are cold. As temperatures warmed today, crews also were keeping an eye out for hot spots in the fire’s interior.
Crews will continue to monitor the Caja Fire over the next few days on the Colorado Peak on the Caja del Rio Plateau in the Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF).
This will be the final update on the Caja Fire unless conditions change.
Start date: Aug. 23, 2020
Cause: Lightning
Size: 158 acres
Resources: Eight firefighters, two engines and three resource advisors are on scene. The resource advisors are assessing the fire’s impact on cultural resources in the area.
Weather: Overnight showers missed the Caja Fire by a quarter mile, but numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over the area again this afternoon. Temperatures are slightly cooler today with an increase in humidity.
Values at risk: There are no immediate values at risk, although natural and cultural resources and a powerline are in proximity.
Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Firefighters are conducting operations under protocols to mitigate the risk of COVID-19.
Smoke: Smoke from the Caja Fire is very minimal at this point. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into the Santa Fe area to see the latest smoke information. Primarily because of the Medio Fire and wildfires in adjacent states, 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 at https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Fire updates will be posted on the SFNF website, New Mexico Fire Information website and on the Santa Fe National Forest Facebook page and Twitter @SantafeNF.
