NMFD News:
The New Mexico Forestry Division (NMFD) has issued the following update on wildfire activity on the Line Fire and the Mimms Fire in Quay County that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico.
Fire activity continued on the Mimms Fire Saturday, but good work from ground resources and air support helped to fortify line and increase containment around the southern edge.
Today, the fire’s containment percentage has grown to 40 percent, and its estimated acres have also increased to 7,093.
Firefighters will continue to improve line on the east edge of the fire and extinguish heat around the perimeter. Air resources will be available to support with retardant drops if necessary.
This will be the final notification on this fire unless there are significant changes.
Details:
- Acres: 7,093 estimated.
- Containment: 40% contained.
- Start Date / Time: 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 14
- Fuels: Grass, pinon/juniper
- Cause: Lightning.
- Location: North of HWY 156, northwest of Jordan, east of Sparks Fire footprint.
- Ownership: Private.
- Threats: Structure threat has passed.
- Weather: Today sunny, with highs near 94. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15-25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Red Flag Warning in effect until 8 p.m. this evening.
- Resources: NM Forestry Division, Oregon Department of Forestry, Quay County, local volunteer fire departments, NM Department of Transportation. Type 1 IHC, Air resources.
Health and Safety
- Smoke: Individuals sensitive to wildfire smoke should take precautions and use the New Mexico Department of Health 5-3-1 Visibility Method to determine if it’s safe to be outside. Learn more at New Mexico Environmental Public Health Tracking portal and zoom in on the latest smoke conditions on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.
- Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health Environmental Public Health Tracking website. The Forest Stewards Guild offers a HEPA Filter Loan Program that are available on a first come/first served basis. Additional information on air filters and the HEPA loan program is available via Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition.