Blue 2 Fire Daily Update - May 29, 2024
Firefighters Continue to Build Fireline for 100% Suppression Efforts
May 29, 2024, Blue 2 Fire map per Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3
Fire Information Phone Number: 575-386-5077 (open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Media Phone Number: 575-386-5108 (open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Email: 2024.blue2@firenet.gov
The latest evacuation information is above and available here. The latest public evacuation map is also attached.
Fire Information
Blue 2 Fire Facebook Updates / Photos / Videos
Latest map of the fire: https://t.ly/XoyaW
Fire Overview
Acres: 7,402
Start Date: May 16, 2024
Location: White Mountain Wilderness, approximately 8 miles north of Ruidoso
Personnel: 643
Cause: Lightning
Containment: 0%
Fuels: Timber (litter and understory)
Resources
12 Crews
38 Engines
7 Helicopters
9 Bulldozers
10 Water Tenders
Current Activities
Firefighters are employing multiple tactics to achieve full suppression of the Blue 2 Fire. Hotshot crews are actively igniting fuels by hand near Bonito Creek Campground on the northwest side of the fire, bringing the fire safely down to the road. Additionally, sprinklers are being set up near the intersection of Tanbark Canyon Road and 107 Road.
On Soldier Mountain, hotshot crews have successfully connected a handline around the spot north of 107 Road and are reinforcing this line. Crews are also working on removing fuels to build more fireline using bulldozers along the Forest Service boundary. Sprinklers and hoses set up in Villa Madonna are tested daily and supplied with water.
Fire retardant has been dropped on the southern side of the fire to enable crews to continue working along the fire’s edge. On the southwest side, crews are improving the Crest Trail to use as a holding feature if necessary. Due to the active fire burning, the public should expect to see smoke across the fire area.
Fire Activity
Blue 2 Fire Infrared Map 5/29/24
Smoke
Smoke will be visible during the day as the fire remains active within the containment area. Breezy winds and very dry and hot temperatures continue to challenge firefighting efforts.
Blue 2 Fire Smoke Outlook 5/2924
Closures
For detailed information on closures, visit the Lincoln National Forest Alerts and Notices page.
Evacuations
May 29, 2024, Blue 2 Fire evacuation map per Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3
For the latest evacuation information, please visit the Lincoln County website.
For information on Ready, Set, Go Status definitions, visit the New Mexico Fire Prevention Programs page.
The Village of Ruidoso is committed to keeping the community informed and safe during this challenging time. Please stay tuned for further updates and adhere to all safety guidelines and evacuation notices.
Blue Fire Information
Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3
Fire Information Phone Number: (575) 386-5077
Media Phone Number: (575) 386-5108
Fire Information: www.linktr.ee/BlueFire.2024
