SUPPORTING THE INVESTIGATION AND HONORING THE LIVES OF THOSE WE LOST. CREWS ARE ACTIVELY RESPONDING TO A SEVEN CABINS, FIRE BURNING IN THE MOUNTAINS, WHICH IS RIGHT WHERE THAT PLANE CRASHED. ACCORDING TO THE FOREST SERVICE, IT’S ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 25 ACRES WITH NO CONTAINMENT. THERE ARE NO EVACUATION ORDERS.
Seven Cabins Fire burning in Capitan Mountains prompts evacuations
The wildfire started shortly after a deadly medical aircraft crashed in the Capitan Mountains area early Thursday, May 14
A wildfire response is underway for the Seven Cabins Fire burning in the Capitan Mountains.The fire, which started just after 4 a.m. Thursday, May 14, started after a deadly medical aircraft crash in the area. Crews with the Lincoln National Forest are actively combating the flames.Below are details on the Seven Cabins Fire, which has burned an estimated 889 acres. Start Date/ Time: 4:12 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 Location: North of Capitan, Capitan Mountain Wilderness. Acres: 889 acres. Containment: 0% contained. Fuels: Dead and down within the Peppin Fire scar from 2004. Mostly large down dead logs. Cause: Under investigation. Ownership: Federal Lincoln National Forest Structure Threat: Communication site. Resources: 4 Single Engine Air Tankers, 5 Engines, 2 Helicopters, 1 Water Tender. Evacuations / Closures: Residents north of the Capitan mountains are placed on GO status at this time. Areas off state highway 246 from Gap Road to Boy Scout Mountain need to evacuate. Temporary shelters will be announced as soon as they are in place. Public Safety: The public should take caution and avoid the area so that first responders may work unimpeded. Small livestock such as horses, goats, pigs, and chickens can be taken to the fairgrounds in Capitan.
A wildfire response is underway for the Seven Cabins Fire burning in the Capitan Mountains.
The fire, which started just after 4 a.m. Thursday, May 14, started after a deadly medical aircraft crash in the area. Crews with the Lincoln National Forest are actively combating the flames.
Below are details on the Seven Cabins Fire, which has burned an estimated 889 acres.
- Start Date/ Time: 4:12 a.m. on Thursday, May 14
- Location: North of Capitan, Capitan Mountain Wilderness.
- Acres: 889 acres.
- Containment: 0% contained.
- Fuels: Dead and down within the Peppin Fire scar from 2004. Mostly large down dead logs.
- Cause: Under investigation.
- Ownership: Federal Lincoln National Forest
- Structure Threat: Communication site.
- Resources: 4 Single Engine Air Tankers, 5 Engines, 2 Helicopters, 1 Water Tender.
- Evacuations / Closures: Residents north of the Capitan mountains are placed on GO status at this time. Areas off state highway 246 from Gap Road to Boy Scout Mountain need to evacuate. Temporary shelters will be announced as soon as they are in place.
- Public Safety: The public should take caution and avoid the area so that first responders may work unimpeded. Small livestock such as horses, goats, pigs, and chickens can be taken to the fairgrounds in Capitan.
