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Wildfire in Carson National Forest

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Wildfire in Carson National Forest
Carson National Forest crews are on scene, responding to a fire. It started off Forest Road 137.The fire was caused by lightning, according to the forest service. The fire has been named the Comanche Fire and is estimated to be one-tenth of an acre currently.There is no threat to lives, homes or infrastructure. District ranger Angie Krall offered an update on the wildfire response.“Fire staff are evaluating the potential of managing this naturally-caused wildfire to improve forest and watershed health,” Krall said. “We have been working with partners for years to reduce fuel loads in the Rio Chama watershed and will take advantage of this fire if the conditions and timing are suitable.”

Carson National Forest crews are on scene, responding to a fire. It started off Forest Road 137.

The fire was caused by lightning, according to the forest service. The fire has been named the Comanche Fire and is estimated to be one-tenth of an acre currently.

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There is no threat to lives, homes or infrastructure. District ranger Angie Krall offered an update on the wildfire response.

“Fire staff are evaluating the potential of managing this naturally-caused wildfire to improve forest and watershed health,” Krall said. “We have been working with partners for years to reduce fuel loads in the Rio Chama watershed and will take advantage of this fire if the conditions and timing are suitable.”