Incident Start Date: July 25, 2019 Cause: Lightning
Acres: ~.10 Containment: 0%
Vegetation: Pine, brush, and Pinyon Juniper
Strategy: Monitor Incident Commander: L. Trujillo, ICT5

Summary:
The lightning-caused Scout Fire is approximately .10 acres, burning on National Forest System lands, Grant County, NM. This fire is north of Signal Peak Road and burning in the 2006 Skates Fire scar.

It is currently one snag burning at the base and spread potential is minimal due to recent precipitation. The fire might be visible from NM Hwy 35 and Signal Peak Road. Signal Peak Lookout and an engine crew will monitor the fire through the weekend.

Smoke from fire rises during the daytime, but in the evening can pool down in canyons, drainages, and basins. For information on air quality and protecting your health, and to find guidance on distances and visibility, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire. Fire information can be found at nmfireinfo.com

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/gila