This fire is no longer active
Fire Status
OUT
Last Updated
11 months ago
Fire Start
Saturday, August 5, 2023 6:18 AM MDT
Incident #
2023-NMCAF-000342
Fuels
grass/OB/PJ/PP
Dispatch Notes
Contain: 08/24/2023 11:50 | Control: 09/11/2023 13:00 | Out: 10/19/2023 12:24
Primary Fire Agency
US Forest Service — Carson National Forest
Current Weather
Fire Growth Potential
Fire Weather Forecast
Incident Overview
Inciweb information was updated: 1 year, 2 months ago
The American Mesa Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire on the Jicarilla Ranger District. It is estimated to be 200 acres with rapid growth in piñon-juniper habitat. Current weather is hot, dry and windy. The fire is threatening oil and gas infrastructure and is about four miles west of the structures on the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Fire personnel are taking suppression actions.
Basic Incident Details
Last Updated
Sat, Aug 5, 2023 8:58 PM UTC
Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Fire Discovered
Sat, Aug 5, 2023 1:18 PM UTC
Location
Near Forest Road 310E, Jicarilla Ranger District
Coordinates
36.827222222222, -107.27055555556
Current Situation
Total Personnel
7
Size
200 Acres
Fuels Involved
Piñon-Juniper
Dispatch Center Contact
Taos Interagency Dispatch Center (NMTDC)
Taos, NM
575-758-6208
