ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Forest Service is tackling a fire in the Sandia Ranger District south of Placitas, New Mexico. They say lightning caused the fire.
The New Mexico Forestry Division initially tackled the fire. But they disengaged due to weather issues. Now the Forest Service is handling the task.
Details on the fire:
Start Date: June 27, 2024
Location: Sandia Mountain Wilderness south of Placitas in the north area of the Sandia Ranger District on the Cibola National Forest within Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Size: 0.1 acres
Contained: 0%
Response: USFS Engines 652, 651 and 6123. Additional resources have been ordered to include a type 2 helicopter with repel unit.
Structures Burned: None
Cause of Fire: Lightning
Evacuations: None
