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5 days ago · The Blue 2 Fire in White Mountain Wilderness, Lincoln National Forest, Lincoln County, NM, has affected 1,477.54 acres and remains active. Evacuation orders (Level 3) are in place for Bonito Lake Rd and Forest Service Roads 108 and 107. Evacuation warnings (Level 2) include Villa Madonna, Sierra Vista, and Sun Valley Subdivisions.
May 22, 2024 · Closure Details. Order Number: # 03-08-01-24-001. Effective Dates: May 23, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. through August 23, 2024, at 12:01 p.m. The closure encompasses all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within and around the White Mountain Wilderness.
5 days ago · A wildfire in the White Mountain Wilderness of the Lincoln National Forest has grown to nearly 1500 acres according to officials. The wildfire is due north of Sierra Blanca, and currently sits at 0% containment. The Blue 2 Fire started from a lightning strike last Friday, and remained relatively small until red flag conditions fueled the fire ...
1 day ago · Monday marked 11 days of the fire in Lincoln National Forest. The fire started when lightning struck the remnants of the Little Bear fire that happened in the same area about 12 years ago. “There was a lot of dead and down timber trees fuel that has just been sitting there for the last 12 years.
May 17, 2024 · Oak Grove Campground. Area Status: Open. The campground has 30 campsites with vault toilets, a parking area, fireplaces, tables, and trash cans. Oak forest surroundings are close to mountain vistas of Sierra Blanca.
May 19, 2024 · Location: White Mountain Wilderness in the Smokey Bear Ranger District, Lincoln National Forest. Blue 2 Fire Size: Estimated 3,427 acres; Contained: 0%; Structures Burned: N/A; Cause of Fires...
5 days ago · Sun Closed. Due to the Blue 2 wildfire, Lincoln National Forest is temporarily closed from May 23 to August 23, 2024. This includes all lands, roads, and trails in the White Mountain Wilderness. For safety, access is restricted, with fines for violations.
