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OtherThe Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County. The fire was first reported at 11:30 a.m. off of NM Highway 39 near mile marker 42. Residents in the areas of Carisso and Bueyeros were evacuated for their safety.
| Current as of | Mon, 05/02/2022 - 15:05 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | East of Mosquero, Harding County |
| Incident Description | The Mitchell Fire, located east of Mosquero in Harding County, is now 100% contained. Firefighters will monitor the area while Red Flag Conditions are in effect. An estimated 25,000 acres of grass, brush, and pinon-juniper burned in the Mitchell Fire. No structures were lost. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This will be the last notification unless there are significant changes. |
| Coordinates |
35° 48' 8'' Latitude
-103° 50' 29
'' Longitude
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| Size | 25,000 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Pinon-juniper, grass |