Pass Fire Update

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Baca Fire located 6 miles northeast of Quemado Lake has grown in size to 5,588 acres and is currently 12% contained.  A type 3 incident management team is currently in command of the fire.  Yesterday fire personnel initiated the planned aerial firing operation along the southern fire perimeter. …

The latest Signal Fire update is from late last night.  As of yesterday, the fire had spread to 5,740 acres, but is now 15% contained.  Nearly 600 personnel are now fighting the blaze, including 5 helicopters, 18 engines, and 1 dozer.  So far, no structures have been lost.  Yesterday, crews strengthened existing fire lines and…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Cobre School Board members at the regular meeting held on Monday opened the public meeting at 7:30 pm after an hour and a half in closed session.  During the open meeting, the board heard about three Budget Adjustment Requests, and spent some time discussing next year’s calendar.  Two…

Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Silver City Ranger District fire personnel have been working on woody debris piles this week, weather permitting.  The debris piles slated for burning are located on Signal Peak Road north of Silver city, and are the product of work done during the Black Fire suppression efforts. The Gila Regional…