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Silver City, NM; July 18, 2016 - For Immediate Release - The Black Range Complex Fires on the Black Range Ranger District consist of two fires: the Kline Fire and the Cooney Fire. These lightning-caused fires started on Friday, July 8, and are located in the Black Range Mountains, 65 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences, NM. As both the Cooney Fire and Kline Fires burn, predetermined management areas have been designated as boundaries for fire management. There are currently 116 fire personnel assigned to the Black Range Complex Fires.

The Cooney Fire, located near Cooney Prairie (T10S, R14W, Sec 13), is approximately 3,620 acres burning with low to moderate effects in pine, oak and grass. The Kline Fire, located near Kline Mountain (T10S, R10W, Sec 14), is approximately 309 acres burning in ponderosa pine and pi+