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The Blue 2 Fire acreage of burnt has been revised and more evacuations have been ordered as of 7 pm. No lives or structures have been lost to the Blue 2 Fire
The full suppression tactics employed on Saturday involved extensive ground operations, focusing on scouting control lines and beginning the construction of containment lines.
The Albuquerque Type 3 Zone Team will transition leadership to the Complex Incident Management Team 3, with Matt Rau assuming incident command.
High winds Saturday hindered aerial firefighting efforts. An infrared flight conducted on May 24 determined the current size of the fire, 3,249 acres. Smoke remains visible in Ruidoso and Capitan populated areas, and similar weather conditions are expected for the next operational period
A red flag warning was issued Saturday afternoon and is expected to extend through the weekend, indicating heightened fire danger due to strong winds and dry conditions.
Evacuation Notices:
Shelters and Resources:
Area Closures: Parts of the White Mountain Wilderness Area are currently closed. For more detailed information, please refer to the following link: Closure Update for Trails on White Mountain Wilderness Area - May 22, 2024
Fire Details: