Vereda Blanca Wildfire Mt Taylor Ranger District Wildfire

Vereda Blanca Wildfire Mt Taylor Ranger District Live Perimeter Growth

Vereda Blanca Wildfire Mt Taylor Ranger District Fire Growth History

Vereda Blanca Wildfire Mt Taylor Ranger District Containment History

Vereda Blanca Wildfire Mt Taylor Ranger District Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 22, 2025 Other

Containment improves to 27% with mastication nearing completion on north section. Fire activity significantly decreased. Next update only if conditions change. Chipping and mop-up operations continue.

Sources: | August 22nd UPDATE on Vereda Blanca Fire (2025-08-22)

Aug 19, 2025 Other

Significant containment progress achieved at 26% with fire remaining at 1,307 acres. Crews near completion of mastication work on north and east perimeters. 144 personnel continue suppression operations.

Sources: | August 19th UPDATE on Vereda Blanca Fire (2025-08-19)

Aug 13, 2025 Other

Fire reaches 1,307 acres with first containment progress at 4%. Afternoon rainfall aids suppression efforts. 124 personnel on scene with four aviation dip tanks planned for support.

Sources: | August 13th UPDATE on Vereda Blanca Fire (2025-08-13) Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | August 13th UPDATE on Vereda Blanca Fire | Forest Service (2025-08-13)

Aug 11, 2025 Other

Fire grows to 1,017 acres with 0% containment. Light precipitation on northeast and southwest boundaries. Aerial resources continue to assist ground operations. Public reminded to avoid fire area.

Sources: | August 11th UPDATE on Vereda Blanca Fire (2025-08-11) Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | August 11th UPDATE on Vereda Blanca Fire | Forest Service (2025-08-11)

Aug 09, 2025 Other

Fire doubles in size to 300 acres with 0% containment. Multiple firefighting resources deployed including engines and aerial resources. Moderate fire behavior continues with no community threat.

Sources: | August 9th UPDATE on Vereda Blanca Wildfire (2025-08-09) Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | UPDATE on Vereda Blanca Wildfire | Forest Service (2025-08-09)

Aug 08, 2025 Other

Lightning-caused wildfire reported at 7:31 AM northeast of Grants, NM on Mt Taylor Ranger District. Initial size 150 acres burning pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine fuels. Full suppression strategy initiated with no threat to communities.

Sources: Nmcif Vereda Blanca Wildfire Mt Taylor Ranger District Information | InciWeb (2025-08-15) New Fire Start on the Mt Taylor Ranger District (2025-08-08) Vereda Blanca Fire burns on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District (2025-08-08)

Aug 08, 2025 Other

Smoke advisory issued for Vereda Blanca Fire. Smoke may be visible west of Grants, Milan, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Cuba, and Jemez areas. Public advised to check air quality conditions at fire.airnow.gov.

Sources: New Fire Start on the Mt Taylor Ranger District (2025-08-08) Nmcif Vereda Blanca Wildfire Mt Taylor Ranger District Information | InciWeb (2025-08-15)