A large grass fire has broken out east of San Jon, NM along Route 66. The fire has grown to 1,000 acres and threatening structures. Northeasterly winds are gusting up to 30 mph right now. #NMFire #NMwx

The Sago Fire on the Mescalero Apache Reservation grew to 250 acres. Firefighters worked through the night to build containment lines and suppress the fire. Temps dropped and humidity increased aiding in suppression efforts. No structures or communities are threatened. #NMFire

Final Update on the Unified Fire:
Containment raised to 50% today after lines held in stronger winds yesterday. Crews continue mopping up interior heat, strengthening lines, and removing hazardous trees. Threat to homes has passed, but avoid the bosque.
#NMFire #NMwx

Treating forests around communities helps lower wildfire risk. Treatments come in all shapes and sizes, from hand-thinning to machinery.
This Pine Lake, AZ, community came together to protect their buffer areas: tinyurl.com/4h2e4t63
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There was a small vegetation fire that started at the Atrisco Little League Fields near Central and Atrisco in Albuquerque. Crews responded quickly to the 2 acre fire and have mostly put it out already. #NMFire #NMwx

#NMFire #Albuquerque

Burning debris often?
- Use a burn barrel with ventilation and an 1/8" screen cover
- Clear a 10-foot zone
- Never leave your burn unattended
Want more on how to burn safely? Check out this video for steps: youtube.com/watch?v=zh0YCWp6Q50
#SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

There is a new wildfire start in the Sacramento Mountains on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. It is being called the Sago Fire and is currently 20 acres. Fire crews and air tankers are responding. #NMFire #NMwx

Agriculture/debris burning is the #1 human-caused wildfire start in the Southwest.
Burning is an important practice in NM—when done safely: Check local fire restrictions and weather and don't burn in the heat of the day (2-5 p.m.)
#SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

Thursday fire danger: breezy westerly winds, record high temperatures, and humidity as low as 4% will create a high fire all across New Mexico. #NMFire #NMwx

A wildfire on the south side of the San Juan River near Kirtland, NM is causing a few localized evacuations. The fire is currently 10 acres and is expected to continue burning through the evening with fire crews on the scene. #NMFire #NMwx

SkyNews13 flew over the Unified Fire Wednesday afternoon south of Belen. You can see there are still multiple fires ongoing. 500 acres have been burned so far. #NMFire #NMwx

Howdy, neighbor!
It takes a village to prepare for wildfire.
Defensible space goes beyond your yard: Talk to your neighbors about what you're both doing to lower your wildfire risk.
Learn more: wildfirerisk.org/community-tools
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Crews are performing water drops over the Unified Fire south of Belen today. Still a lot of smoke from smoldering trees in the bosque. #NMFire #NMwx

Unified Fire Update: All evacuations and road closures have been lifted. Crews built containment lines overnight, but the fire continues to creep and smolder. Fire activity is expected to increase today. It is still 500 acres and 0% contained. #NMFire

Heard of Firewise? It's got a new partner: the Wildfire Prepared Program, available now in NM.

Sign up, get assessed and get a home hardening certificate for your insurance.

Learn more at wildfireprepared.org
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The Home Ignition Zone: This 5-100 ft. radius is the critical buffer to protect your home from wildfire.
Break up tree canopies, cut low limbs, move propane tanks/firewood and mow that grass.
Questions? Your local fire dept. can help!
#SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

A pretty decent hot spot still showing up on GeoFire satellite tonight from the Unified Fire south of Belen, NM. #NMFire

8:15 pm UPDATE: The Unified Fire south of Belen has grown to 500 acres with 0% containment. No structures have been lost, but evacuations continue with more expected. It is burning on both sides of the Rio Grande. Officials hope to get the fire under control late tonight. #NMFire

The Unified Fire continues to grow in the bosque south of Belen, NM. Shifting winds are causing the fire to spot to the north and west. It is at 125 acres and 0% contained. Structures continued to be threatened with evacuations in place. #NMFire #NMwx

Embers can be as small as a thumbnail and are the leading cause of home loss in a wildfire.
Protect your Zero Zone (your home) and Home Ignition Zone (100 ft radius) from ember attack.
Learn more at readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/hardening-your-home
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A wildfire has started in the bosque in Valencia County in the area of Highway 304 and Lagrima Rd. The fire is 35 acres and growing, but no structures are threatened. Crews are working to put it out now. #NMFire #NMFire

🚨Want to know the latest on emergencies? Sign up for your county's alert system and follow them on Facebook.
Social media may not be perfect, but those notifications can be critical when disaster strikes.
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A wildfire started Sunday in the Nacimiento Mountains, just west of Cuba, NM. The Nacimiento Fire is 18 acres with 0% containment. Crews were able to stop the progression of the fire, and good weather today should help in securing containment lines. #NMFire #NMwx

Today is the climatological peak of snowpack in New Mexico. This year, the snowpack peaked around February 23. We have been at the lowest snowpack on record since March 10 with rapid melt off recently due to the record heat. #NMwx #NMFire

Step 1 of wildfire season: Pack a go bag. Get ready to get out.

Make sure your bag has all the 6 Ps:
- Prescriptions
- Pet and people needs
- Papers (like SS cards)
- Photographs
- Personal computers
- Plastic (credit cards)

#SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek #NMFire

Welcome to #SouthwestWildfireAwarenessWeek. This year's theme: Inside Out: Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home.
We’ll be taking this week to cover defensible space, home hardening, thinning your property, and organizing with your community.
Stay tuned, stay prepared, stay safe.
#NMFire

High fire danger this weekend across New Mexico, including the mountains for the first time this year.
Saturday: W/NW 25-40 mph gusts, over 50 mph in the mountains.
Sunday: N/NW 30-60 mph gusts, up to 70 mph in the mountains & nearby areas.
#NMFire #NMwx

Wildfire in Torrance County prompts evacuations, 0% contained near I-40 A wildfire named the Cummings Fire is threatening multiple structures and visible from Interstate 40 in Torrance County.

NEW MEXICO: “A wildfire named the Cummings Fire is threatening multiple structures and visible from Interstate 40 in Torrance County.” www.kob.com/news/top-new... - KOB 4

#CummingsFire #NewMexico #NMFire #TorranceCounty #Wildfires

UPDATE: The fire is contained. There are no injuries or damaged structures. The fire is also not threatening any residential areas. The Sheriff Department confirms that the fire was ignited by fireworks. #NMFire #NMwx