NM-GNF-Black

[TheBrushSlasher]

Was about 1600 acres yesterday morning has been making some significant runs since then, had a large pyro cb most of yesterday afternoon into the evening. Now over 18,000 acres.
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

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[Flyron]

Black Fire grows rapidly north of Silver City, NM - Wildfire Today

Black Fire burning north of Mimbres in Gila National Forest; 18,762 acres burned

Black Fire burning north of Mimbres continues to grow in Gila National Forest

[pyrogeography]

The Black Fire is burning in an area where the US Forest Service has managed many recent fires for resource benefits. Here are current maps of the fire (5/17/22). White fills show places the Gila NF has used prescribed or natural fire since about 2016.

[Flyron]

Black Fire Update – May 29, 2022

[pyrogeography]

Last night’s IR of the Black Fire, in New Mexico shows spot fires over a mile ahead of the main flaming front. 9pm, 5/29/2022. Another view shows how strategic grazing and large prescribed burns (2016-2017, in dark blue) helped contain much of the north flank.

[Flyron]

Black Fire Daily Update – June 4, 2022

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8103/

[pyrogeography]

This video is about 10 days old, but gives a good overview of how previous fires (rx and managed wildfire) are affecting severity and behavior of this fire. LIVE ALERT: Fire Behavior Analyst Discusses the Black Fire - YouTube

[Flyron]

Black Fire Daily Update – June 6, 2022

[Flyron]

Black Fire community meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in Hillsboro

Black Fire becomes New Mexico's 2nd largest fire in the state's history

[TheBrushSlasher]

324,909 acres and 58% contained.

https://www.facebook.com/100069053205292/posts/333158392329265/?flite=scwspnss

[Flyron]

Rain falls over the Black Fire, New Mexico Highway 152 reopens

Containment climbs on the Black Fire

[Flyron]

Evacuation status lifted on the Black Fire

Early monsoon rainfall sets records on the Black Fire 

[Flyron]

Local Type 3 organization to assume command of the Black Fire

Black Fire crews make strides on suppression repair