Blue 2 Fire Evening Update, May 22, 2024
The Blue 2 Fire remains at approximately 48 acres and continues to burn within the White Mountain Wilderness, specifically in an area previously affected by the Little Bear fire in 2012. This region is characterized by dead and down fuels in steep, rugged terrain with numerous snags.
Command Transition and Strategy
A transfer of command from the local unit to the Albuquerque Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7:00 AM. "We want to be strategic about where we engage this fire," said Jennifer Thomas, District Ranger for Smokey Bear Ranger District. Crews will assess existing trail systems and roadways as potential containment lines.
Suppression Efforts and Area Restrictions
To support suppression efforts, access to part of the National Forest wilderness within and around the White Mountain Area is being restricted.
Restricted Area Boundaries:
Western Boundary: Junction of National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 107 and Big Bonito Trail #36 to the junction of Aspen Trail #35.
Southern Boundary: Junction of Aspen Trail #35 and Crest Trail #25, along Crest Trail to the junction of Rodamaker Trail #20.
Eastern Boundary: Junction of Crest Trail and Rodamaker Trail #20, along Rodamaker Trail to the junction of NFSR 107.
Northern Boundary: Junction of Rodamaker Trail #20 along NFSR 107 to Big Bonito Trail #36.
Impacts:
Light smoke may be visible in the area, but significant impacts to the community are not currently expected.
Source: https://nmfireinfo.com/
Related Links:
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Blue2Fire
Inciweb Link: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmlnf-blue-2-fire
Stay safe and informed!
