New Mexico's Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak fire grows to 190K acres
The Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak fire has burned nearly 190,000 acres and is 43% contained
Second largest wildfire in New Mexico history now 43% contained
The second largest wildfire in New Mexico history has burned more than 189,000 acres and is currently 43% contained.
LAS VEGAS, N.M. - Crews are continuing to work on containing and extinguishing New Mexico’s second-largest wildfire as it continues to burn outside of Las Vegas, New Mexico.
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The Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak Fire has burned nearly 190,000 acres as of Monday morning, but firefighters have been able to make progress in containment.
On Sunday, the fire was only 21% contained, but that was raised to 43% Monday.
At least 172 homes have been burned because of the fire, and thousands of other residents remain under evacuation orders while the flames still rage.
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Image 1 of 5Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are critical to wildland firefighting efforts, according to the U.S. Forest Service – Santa Fe National Forest. (U.S. Forest Service-Santa Fe National Forest)
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Image 2 of 5Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are critical to wildland firefighting efforts, according to the U.S. Forest Service – Santa Fe National Forest. (U.S. Forest Service-Santa Fe National Forest)
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Image 3 of 5Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are critical to wildland firefighting efforts, according to the U.S. Forest Service – Santa Fe National Forest. (U.S. Forest Service-Santa Fe National Forest)
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Image 4 of 5Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are critical to wildland firefighting efforts, according to the U.S. Forest Service – Santa Fe National Forest. (U.S. Forest Service-Santa Fe National Forest)
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Image 5 of 5Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are critical to wildland firefighting efforts, according to the U.S. Forest Service – Santa Fe National Forest. (U.S. Forest Service-Santa Fe National Forest)
‘DANGEROUS AND DIRE’ FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE IN THE SOUTHWEST, PLAINS
More than 1,700 firefighters are currently working to put the fire out, but extremely critical fire weather across the Southwest and Plains have made their work difficult.
Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires burn at least 172 homes
Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires burn at least 172 homes. With nearly 1,700 firefighters battling the blaze, containment now stands at 43 percent.
In fact, winds were so strong over the weekend that helicopters and aircraft that had been dumping water and fire retardant on the blaze were grounded.
Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are critical to wildland firefighting efforts, the U.S. Forest Service – Santa Fe National Forest said in a Facebook post.
Fire conditions are expected to remain critical over the next several days as strong winds and low relative humidity levels will continue.
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President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for New Mexico last week, which will provide federal funding to residents affected by the fires in Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel and Valencia counties. These funds can include grants for housing, home repairs and other property damages.
Those affected by the fires can register for federal assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.