Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area Response
OtherMidnight Fire
Unit Information
Carson National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
208 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571
Incident Contact
Public Affairs Officer
Email: zachary.behrens@usda.gov
Phone: 575-758-6303
Hours: M-F 9AM - 4PM
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The Midnight Fire began June 9, approximately eight miles northeast of El Rito (Rio Arriba County), New Mexico, on the El Rito Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. The fire was caused by lightning from a passing storm. As of Monday, June 20, command of the fire has been transitioned back to the Forest and is being managed by a Type 4 organization.
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Thursday June 09th, 2022 approx. 07:45 PM |
| Location | 8 miles NNE of El Rito (Rio Arriba County) |
| Incident Commander | Carson National Forest |
| Coordinates | 36.45 latitude, -106.224 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 7 |
| Size | 4,896 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 98% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
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Midnight Fire Daily Update June 18, 2022
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Midnight Fire Daily Update June 15, 2022
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