5-24-2024 4:14pm

Moser Fire Near Cloudcroft at 75% Containment per 4-24-24 3:45 pm Report

Chris Edwards Editor

Hotspot crew at Moser Fire near Cloudcroft with 75% containments. 2nd Life Media AlamogordoTownNews.org U S Forestry Services

There is a 75% Containment of Moser Fire Near Cloudcroft, the Blue 2 Fire near Ruidoso, is still under evacuation orders with the next briefing for 7 p.m.

Moser Fire Update, May 24, 2024 at 3:45 pm as reported by the U.S. Forestry Service is that the Moser Fire is at 75% containment.

The fire began May 20, 2024, approximately 3:45 p.m. The Cause is unknown and under investigatio. The size is now 96 acres burned.

Location: 4 miles east of Cloudcroft

Resources: 1 Hotshot Crew, 1 Type 2 Crew, multi-agency engines, Volunteer Fire Department Crews. The Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Mixed Conifer

Containment: 75%

Strategy: Full Suppression

Road Closures: None

Smoke: Light

Evacuations: None

Update: The Moser Fire has increased to 75% containment and remains at 96 acres.

Crews continue to monitor lines and look for hot spots and ensure the fire line is secure, moving directly within the perimeter to continue control measures.

With the upcoming anticipated wind events, crews will focus on ensuring hotspots are addressed and all lines are secure. Crews will remain on scene throughout tomorrow, when red flag conditions are expected in the area.

Glowing hotspots may be visible within the secured lines in the evening, which is normal and to be expected after an incident – it is not cause for alarm.

More Information:

NM Fire Info: www.NMFireInfo.com

InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmlnf-moser-fire-2024

You can expect another update tomorrow, May 25, 2024 or if conditions change listen to streaming KALHRadio.org or AlamogordoTownNews.org

Specific to the Ruidoso Blue 2 Fire evacuation orders for that fire remain in place and a public meeting will be on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Branch Community College, 709 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM.