GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) — Two new fires started this week in the Mt. Taylor Ranger District of Grants. They’re both about three to three-and-a-half acres as of Friday, Aug. 22.
Rocky Side Fire
Date: Aug. 20, 11 p.m.
Location: West of McGaffey, smoke may be visible to the surrounding area of the Gallup.
Containment: N/A
Size: 3.5 acres
Structures Threatened: N/A
Structures Burned: N/A
Evacuations: No evacuations
Cause: Undetermined
Total Personnel: Three engines, two water tenders, two hand crews, and one brush truck
Area Vegetation: N/A
Prairie Dog Fire
Date: Aug. 21, 4 p.m.
Location: Southwest of Bluewater, smoke may be visible to the surrounding area of Bluewater and Thoreau
Containment: N/A
Size: 3 acres
Structures Threatened: N/A
Structures Burned: N/A
Evacuations: No evacuations
Cause: Undetermined
Total Personnel: Mt. Taylor Hot Shots deployed to the fire, aerial resources supporting
Area Vegetation: N/A
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