New Mexico Fire Information News | June 15, 2017
Location: El Rito Ranger District
Bonita Canyon 3 miles north of Cañon Plaza |
Size: Approx. 1800 acres
Containment: 15% Cause: Lightning Start Date: June 3, 2017 |
El Rito, NM, June 15, 2017—For Immediate Release. Hand ignitions continued yesterday as planned to secure the fire line along Forest Road 42F along the northern edge of the fire and Forest Road 42 along the eastern edge of the fire. Burn out operations along these segments of line are planned to continue today to complete the line. Aerial ignitions were also implemented yesterday for a short time during favorable weather conditions. More aerial ignitions are planned for today weather permitting.
A significant amount of smoke is expected to settle in Vallecitos Canyon and local communities overnight. Smoke will dissipate during daylight hours. Residents of these areas are advised to close their windows and keep them closed until smoke dissipates and visibility improves to about five miles.