EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION

USFS News Release: North Fire, 6.19.16.

Below is the US Forest Service's news release about the North Fire in the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands for today, Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Magdalena, NM; June 19, 2016 - The North fire on the Magdalena Ranger District increased in size yesterday and is now 35,218 acres; at 30% containment. The lightning-caused fire started on May 21st and is located in the San Mateo Mountains, 25 miles southwest of Magdalena, NM. It continues to be actively managed for multiple resource benefits.

Crews completed Ignitions along FR 549 to the FR 52 junction yesterday. Fire behavior remained active along ridge tops in ponderosa pine, pi+