A wildfire response is underway south of Magdalena in Socorro County.The fire, named the Six Mile Fire, started and has grown to about a dozen acres on Friday, May 8. Below are details on the fire as crews continue their response.Six Mile FireSize: Estimate 10-15 acresLocation: Mountainous terrain of Magdalena Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District – New Mexico, on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands.Smoke may be visible from South of NM60, Magdalena, Socorro and San Antonio.Cause: UndeterminedResponding Resources: Several crews, engines, and aviation resources have been ordered and have responded to the scene. Additional resources are in route.Resources on scene: Multiple resources on scene including air attack.Fuels: The fire is burning in oak and Pinyon-Juniper. There is a moderate to high potential for spread.Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. The public is encouraged to avoid the surrounding area so that first responders can continue their efforts. Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. The public is reminded that “If you fly, we can’t!”Strategy: Resources are utilizing Direct Extinguishment Strategy to engage the fire.
A wildfire response is underway south of Magdalena in Socorro County.
The fire, named the Six Mile Fire, started and has grown to about a dozen acres on Friday, May 8. Below are details on the fire as crews continue their response.
Six Mile Fire
Size: Estimate 10-15 acres
Location: Mountainous terrain of Magdalena Mountains on the Magdalena Ranger District – New Mexico, on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands.
Smoke may be visible from South of NM60, Magdalena, Socorro and San Antonio.
Cause: Undetermined
Responding Resources: Several crews, engines, and aviation resources have been ordered and have responded to the scene. Additional resources are in route.
Resources on scene: Multiple resources on scene including air attack.
Fuels: The fire is burning in oak and Pinyon-Juniper. There is a moderate to high potential for spread.
Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. The public is encouraged to avoid the surrounding area so that first responders can continue their efforts. Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease.
The public is reminded that “If you fly, we can’t!”
Strategy: Resources are utilizing Direct Extinguishment Strategy to engage the fire.
