Rooster Fire Detected on the
Mountainair Ranger District
Approximately 17 Fire personnel from the Mountainair Ranger
District as well as the Mt. Taylor Hot Shots and Apache Kid fire crew are
working on suppression of the Rooster Fire which was detected Tuesday
afternoon. The Rooster fire is approximately 5-6 acres in size and is burning
in mixed conifer. It is located in an extremely rugged area just west of the
Manzano Crest Trail near Gallo Peak. The cause of this fire is undetermined at
this time but we do know there was a lightning storm that passed through this
area on Friday, September 28.
Weather challenges are expected this afternoon on the West
side of the Manzano Mountains as a front moves through the area. The winds are
predicted to gust to up to 40mph with low relative humidities. Wind conditions
should improve after today with a cold front expected to raise humidities
through the weekend. A helicopter has been brought in to aid firefighters in
shuttling gear, food and water to this very remote and rugged part of the
mountain.
The Wester (A1) Prescribed Burn that was planned for today
has been postponed. A decision will be made later today as to if and when the
burn will occur. Members of the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) Veterans
Green Corps who are currently on the Mountainair Ranger District to assist with
the Wester Burn will remain in place and could assist in the fire suppression
efforts of the Rooster Fire if necessary. They are currently working on
reinforcing fire lines on prescribed burn areas planned for later in the fall
and winter.
For further information about the Rooster Fire or the Wester
(A1) Prescribed Burn, please contact the Mountainair Ranger district at
505-847-2990 or email atperea@fs.fed.us. (Torrance County)
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