Forest Service News:

This is the final update that will be provided on the Twin Cabins Wildfire.

The Twin Cabins Wildfire ignited at 1 p.m., June 23, in the Jemez Ranger District.

The location is near the northwest boundary between Valles Caldera National Preserve and Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.

Details:

• Size:
  • 40 acres
• Containment:
  • 100 %
• Cause:
  • Under investigation
• Vegetation:
  • Burning in oak brush, Ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
• Resources:
  • 40 personnel
• Overview:
  • Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression tactics. The wildfire does not pose a threat to people or property.
• Highlights:
  • 100 feet from the fire line was mopped up today. Mop up means extinguishing or removing burning material near control lines. The wildfire was called 100% contained at 4:50 p.m. Friday.
• Weather:
  • Mostly clear and sunny conditions are expected over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, significant showers and thunderstorms are expected in the wildfire area through next week.
• Safety:
  • The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the highest priority. Please avoid the area while crews manage the Twin Cabins Wildfire. Drones and firefighting aircraft are a dangerous mix and could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire operations. If you fly, we can’t.
• Smoke:
  • Smoke may be visible to communities along N.M. 96 and N.M. 4.

Fire Information:

• Contact Santa Fe National Forest Public Affairs Officer Claudia Brookshire at 505.607.0879 (available 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
• Email: claudia.brookshire@usda.gov
• Links: Santa Fe National Forest website, New Mexico Fire Info, Inciweb, and Santa Fe National Forest social media (Facebook and X).

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