Twin Cabins (NMSNF)

Wildfire Status:

The Twin Cabins Wildfire, located in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, has been fully contained at 40 acres since June 27, 2025. The wildfire, which began on June 23, 2025, was burning through oak brush, ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir, presenting a high spread potential initially. However, effective management strategies by fire crews, including both aerial and ground resources, successfully established control lines around the fire perimeter. As of the latest updates, the fire posed no threat to people or property, and smoke was visible to nearby communities along New Mexico State Roads 96 and 4 during active firefighting efforts.

Fire response teams, totaling around 40 personnel, implemented full suppression tactics throughout the incident. Significant rainfall on June 24 aided containment efforts, allowing crews to focus on securing the fire lines. By June 25, fire lines were reported to be holding, and the management complexity of the incident was reduced to a Type 5, indicating a transition to less intensive resource management. The mop-up operations, which involve extinguishing and removing burning materials near control lines, were effectively conducted, leading to the fire's complete containment.

Current weather conditions are mostly sunny and clear, with expectations of showers and thunderstorms emerging over the weekend, which could influence fire behavior in surrounding areas. Fire crews remain vigilant, monitoring any residual heat in the logs and ensuring that the fire remains fully controlled. As the situation stabilizes, the likelihood of further incidents diminishes, marking a successful firefighting operation.

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