Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area Response
OtherMidnight Fire
Unit Information
Carson National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
208 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571
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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. Full containment was declared on July 1, 2022.
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
| Size | 4,896 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
Outlook
| Planned Actions |
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Recent Articles
Midnight Fire closure area
Closure - 7/5/2022
Midnight Fire fully contained
News - 7/5/2022
Midnight Fire Daily Update June 18, 2022
News - 6/18/2022
Midnight Fire Daily Update June 17, 2022
News - 6/17/2022
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