July 9, 2024 - UPDATE

Reported date / time: July 1, 2024 / 6:25 PM Cause: Lightning Strike Size: 7,701 acres.
Fuels: Oak and ponderosa pine litter. Strategy: Confine and contain Containment: 0%
Fire Behavior: Low to moderate Resources: 126 personnel

UPDATE: The Fisher fire is currently 7,701 acres. Yesterday ground crews were able to finish the perimeter and connect the divisions at the southernmost end of the fire. Air crews were able to finish firing efforts and connect in with ground crews. Today's operational goal is to patrol the perimeter, clean up unburnt internal pockets, secure the fire's edge, and prepare the terrain for likely precipitation. Air support & the Incident Commander will surveille the area in the morning as weather permits.

The intended outcome of the Fisher Fire includes encouraging the growth of native plants, increasing species diversity in the understory, and the restoration of wildlife habitat.
Location: Remote mountainous terrain of northwest San Mateo Mts. on the Magdalena Ranger District – New Mexico on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. The planning area of 8,400 acres is surrounded by previous treatment areas: Durfee Bolander RX units 6(2024), 7(2023), and 8(2023) to the north, the North fire (2016) to the east, the Bear Trap fire (2022) to the south, and by Baney RX units 6(2020) and 7(2021), Ranch Supply RX (2005/2006), and Sargeant RX (2002/2012) to the west.

Values at risk: The Fisher Fire is not a threat to any communities, and there are no evacuations in effect. There are some cultural and other values in the surrounding areas.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the top priority. Members of the public should avoid the Fisher Fire area on the Magdalena Ranger District. Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. The public is reminded that "If you fly, we can't!"

Smoke may be visible from the towns of Magdalena, Datil, Dusty, Socorro, San Antonio, and the Alamo Navajo Reservation. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Information on air quality can be found at https://fire.airnow.gov