Catron County Connection

Thursday, May 24, 2012 – AM UpdateICP is relocating from its current location to Reserve Fairgrounds today. Phone numbers for fire information will be changing and an updated number will be posted as soon as possible. In the interim please call the Reserve Ranger District at (575) 533-6231 for fire

Whitewater-Baldy Complex phone update 10:41 a.m. – Sharma Hutchinson USFSPre-evacuation of Mogollon as of last night  Fire is currently 5 miles away in Mineral Creek Drainage, SE of MogollonFire is moving in all directions70,578 acres12 homes confirmed destroyed at Willow Creek + 7 outbuildingsCrews

USFS Gila NF Whitewater-Baldy Fire Complex updatePer phone conversation this morning with USFS:  There was a flight last night to map the combined Whitewater-Baldy fire.  Estimated acreage is now at 70,500.  Maps and detailed info will be posted here as soon as it is available.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – 11:28 PM UpdateICP will be relocating from its current location to Reserve throughout the day tomorrow. Phone numbers for fire information will be changing and an updated number will be posted as soon as possible. In the interim please call the Reserve Ranger District

Update on Whitewater-Baldy Fire Complex via phone with USFS at 8:05 PM.Sharma Hutchinson (USFS):Things are changing quickly.  Because the fire has crossed NM 159 it has been decided to begin a voluntary evacuation of Mogollon.  The Whitewater and Baldy fires joined earlier today, the combined fire a

Baldy Fire Update Current Situation approx. 7:30 PM localCurrent SituationSize 15,000 acresEstimated Containment Date Thursday July 12th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AMFuels Involved  The Baldy Fire is moving in a north and northeast direction, and is burning in rugged terrain at times in heavy timber, downe

BALDY FIRE Current SituationSize 11,500 acresEstimated Containment Date Thursday July 12th, 2012 approx. 12:00 AMFuels Involved The Baldy Fire is moving in a north and northeast direction, and is burning in rugged terrain at times in heavy timber, downed logs, brush and dead grass. It reached an old