Blue 2 Fire Daily Update - May 31, 2024
Temperature and Wind Changes Throughout the Day Expected Over the Fire Area
Public Information Map Blue 2 Fire May 30, 2024 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
Fire Overview
Acres: 7,455
Start Date: May 16, 2024
Location: White Mountain Wilderness, approximately 8 miles north of Ruidoso
Cause: Lightning
Personnel: 699
Fuels: Timber/Grass/Brush
Containment: 0%
Resources:
13 crews
41 engines
8 helicopters
9 bulldozers
11 Water Tenders
Highlights
Yesterday, firefighters conducted burnout operations using aerial ignitions in the Runnels area to strengthen the fireline. A hotshot crew and a team of rappelling firefighters worked on the southeastern side to construct handlines, preventing the fire's advancement. Aerial resources were actively cooling hotspots near the fire’s edge and reinforcing the firelines established by ground crews.
Efforts to protect structures continue, with crews improving existing protection measures. They are leveraging natural and man-made features like trail systems, old roads, and rock formations to create handlines. Tools such as bulldozers, masticators, and aerial resources are being utilized to establish control lines. Firefighters are also ensuring that previously heated parts of the fireline are fully extinguished and cool to the touch.
The environmental challenges faced by the firefighters include difficult access to certain areas, steep terrain, high temperatures, and variable wind directions.
Weather
Expect stronger winds along with dry and hot temperatures throughout the day, which may impact firefighting efforts.
May 30, 2024, Blue 2 Fire Evacuation Map per Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3
SMOKE
Blue 2 Fire Smoke Outlook Summary May 30-31, 2024
Important Links
Fire Restrictions: Lincoln National Forest Alerts
Smoke Outlook: Smoke Forecast
Forest Closures: Lincoln National Forest Alerts
Road Closures: New Mexico Roads
Evacuations: Call (575) 336-8600 or visit Lincoln County Evacuations
Ready, Set, Go Status: New Mexico Ready, Set, Go
Related Information
May 30, 2024, Morning Update Blue 2 Fire.pdf (242.17 KB)
Public Information Map 05302024 Blue2 Fire.pdf (493.35 KB)
Evacuation Level Map_Blue 2 Fire_ May 30,2024.pdf (428.82 KB)
Stay informed and stay safe.
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
