Monday night’s storm brought a lot of lightning and very little precipitation. There have been quite a few fire starts in the area.

Vahala Fire, near Treasure Falls, 0.1 acre

Six Horse Canyon Fire, 9 miles south of Pagosa Springs, 1 acre

Piedra Peak Fire, northwest of Navajo Lake State Park, 0.1 acre

Sandoval Fire, northeast of Navajo Lake State Park, 1 acre

West Sandoval Fire, northeast of Navajo Lake State Park, 1 acre

Arkansas Loop Fire, 9 miles southwest of Ignacio, 86 acres

Northern New Mexico also has wildfires burning.

Broken Butte Fire, near US 64 & US 84 junction, 0.1 acre

Middle Mesa Fire, west of Navajo Lake State Park, 4 acres

Ditch Canyon Fire, west of Navajo Lake State Park, 0.1 acres

Trail Canyon Fire, west of Navajo Lake, 3 miles from CO border, 15 acres

None of these fires are  contained and high winds are in the forecast.

Wednesday is predicted to be a red flag warning day.  Thursday will be a wildfire weather watch day.

July 4th is notoriously bad for human caused ignitions. 

Fire season is here. Encourage your friends and neighbors to be careful and stay aware.

Thanks,

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Bill Trimarco

Archuleta County Program Manager

Wildfire Adapted Partnership

NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, CWMS-20-33