Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires May 15, 2022, Daily Update | NM Fire Info

Acres: 288,942 acres | Containment: 36% | Total personnel: 1,930 Start Date: Hermits Peak: April 6, 2022; Calf Canyon: April 19, 2022 | Cause: Hermits Peak: Spot fires from prescribed burn; Calf Canyon: Under investigation | Location: Located near Gallinas Canyon | Fuels: Heavy mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, brush, and grass Highlights: The Facebook page for official fire information has changed to www.facebook.com/CalfCanyonHermitsPeak. Please follow and reference this new page for video briefings, updates, photos, and live 6:00 PM community briefings. Today the Southwest Incident Management Team 3 (SWIMT3) assumed command of the lower half of the fire. The SWIMT 1 took management of the northern half, and the California IMT 2 will work to the north on a bigger-picture strategic plan for controlling this fire. The fire will remain active, with critically dry fuels and near-record temperatures. Both zones of the fire will continue to have heavy air support as conditions allow. Residents of San Miguel, Mora, Taos, and Colfax Counties should remain on high alert for changes to evacuation statuses and road closures.   Operations: South: On the east perimeter, crews are monitoring and patrolling to address any issues. Interior fuel pockets continue to burn out but have not threatened…
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