Wildfire Incident Report
Prepared: Friday, April 19, 2024 8:43:42 AM MDTWildfire Incident Report
Fire, Weather & Avalanche Center
La Grande, OR, USA
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Incident #
2019-NWCG-6434
FWAC Incident ID
82547
Incident Name
Bear Fire
Last Updated
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 11:09 AM MDT
(4 years, 7 months ago)
(4 years, 7 months ago)
Fire Reported
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 11:00 AM MDT
(4 years, 9 months ago)
(4 years, 9 months ago)
State
New Mexico
Incident Type
Wildfire
Location
49.7 miles SW of Magdalena, NM
Current Weather
Fire Growth Potential
Fire Weather Forecast
Incident Overview
The lightning-caused Bear Fire is approximately 1,350 acres, burning on National Forest System lands in the Black Range Ranger District. This fire is approximately 25 miles northwest of Winston, NM. Minimal fire activity is occurring and is moderated by occasional precipitation.
Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Date of Origin
Tuesday July 09th, 2019 approx. 05:00 PM
Location
25 miles NW of Winston, NM
Incident Commander
Type 5 IC
Coordinates
33.576, -107.984
Total Personnel
1
Size (Acres)
832
Containment
95%
Estimated Containment Date
Saturday August 10th, 2019 approx. 12:00 AM
Fuels Involved
Timber, grass and understory, short grass
Significant Events
Minimal smoldering
Planned Actions
Continue to monitor with Lookout Mountain lookout and district resources until declared out.
Projected Incident Activity
Minimal growth
Weather Concerns
Afternoon thunderstorms and precipitation will limit fire spread.
Incident Contact
Marta Call
Email: marta.call@usda.gov
Phone: 575-388-8211
Hours: M-F 7-7; S-S 10-6
Email: marta.call@usda.gov
Phone: 575-388-8211
Hours: M-F 7-7; S-S 10-6
Fire Unit Information
Gila National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
U.S. Forest Service
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061
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