Blue Fire Lincoln National Forest Update 5-23-24

Photo byUS Forestry Service

Here is todays update on the Blue Fire for May 23, 2024 with information from the US Forestry Service. The Blue fire continues to burn in a remote area of the White Mountain Wilderness of the Lincoln National Park. Crews are assessing existing trails to determine their suitability as containment lines. While crews work in the area, a closure order is in effect to ensure their safety. This area closure includes portions of the 107 Road on forest lands, including 107C, the South Fork Campground, and portions of 107 that are west of 107C.Light smoke may be visible, but significant impacts to the community are not currently expected.

Area Closures include part of the White Mountain Wilderness Area, See link for more information:

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/nmlnf-blue-2-fire/-closure-update-for-trails-onwhite-mountain-wilderness-area-05-22-2024

More Information:

Facebook: U.S. Forest Service - Lincoln National Forest

NM Fire Info: www.NMFireInfo.com

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmlnf-blue-2-fire

Start Date / Time: May 17, 2024, approximately 3:45 p.m.

Cause: Lightning

Size: Blue Fire: 5 acres Blue 2 Fire: 48 acres

Location: White Mountain Wilderness Resources: 48 Personnel

Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Dead and dead/down trees

The Containment level is 0% with the intent of full supression.

Road Closures include: 107 On Forest Land

Smoke: Light

Evacuations: None