Status Update:
Luna (Kayli): pretty calm. We moved some cows, so we just got back. The power’s out, but everything is pretty quiet compared to yesterday.
Zone 2 Update:
Management of suppression activities on the Wallow Fire is divided into three areas, or zones. This update provides information about activities occurring on the East Zone of the fire. For information about the other zones, please visit www.InciWeb.org or www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf.
Yesterday: Alpine residents and business owners were allowed to return yesterday, via Highway 180 through Nutrioso. The northern boundary of Zone Two was moved up into part of the area previously under the command of Zone 1. Yesterday’s strong and gusty southwest winds resulted in increased fire activity. Fire crossed Highway 180 and began heading towards Luna. The wind drove the fire to an area north of Forest Road 220 and West of Forest Road 19. The town of Luna was evacuated at 3:15 pm, as a precaution. The high winds also resulted in fire movement through Raspberry Creek in the Blue River area. Structure prep and protection remain a priority in Luna and the Blue River drainage.
Today: A red flag warning will be in effect from 10am through 8pm. Winds will be from the southwest with gusts up to 45 MPH. High wind speeds will restrict air support operations. Structure protection will be in place to protect the towns of Luna and Alpine, as well as the Blue River community. Additional resources are being brought in to assist with the containment efforts.
More Information: The Fire Information Office for Zone 2 is located at the Catron County Fairgrounds in Reserve, New Mexico. For more information about Zone 2 of the Wallow Fire, please call 575-533-6928.
Closures: There is an area closure on the western portions of Quemado, Reserve and Glenwood Ranger Districts. The closure is necessary to protect the public and provide for firefighter safety while working to contain the Wallow Fire.
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