Fire Information

EMNRD-FORESTRY DIVISION

Incident Name: Patterson Fire

Start Date & Time: May 16, 2019 - 1854

Start Location: Chaves County

Containment: 30%

Acres Burned: 780 acres

Area Vegetation: Grass and brush

Ownership(s): Private

Structures Threatened: Yes

Structures Burned: No

Evacuations (Y or N & #): Y - One home
The Patterson Fire burning on private land in Chaves County is currently 30% contained and estimated at 780 acres. Bottomless Lakes State Park reopened to the public for day use this morning (05/18) at 11:00 a.m. Structures along the east side of the Pecos River remain threatened and one home is still under an evacuation order as a precaution. Fire crews are mopping up hot spots and strengthening containment lines. Interior fuels will continue to produce smoke that will be seen from the surrounding area.