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Fire Update: 6/29 - 4:30 PM - Notice of Flood Planning Meeting (Con’t)
(Photographs of the Noonday Cabin Structure Protection, this page and page 45 - courtesy of the USFS.)
Of course, an evacuation would only be suggested if conditions were or expected to become life-threatening. For less threatening scenarios, sand bags will be made available. There will be bags available at the fire station after 9AM on Saturday, but you would need to fill them and place them yourself. At 1PM on Wednesday, a sandbag machine, sand, and personnel for assisting in filling the bags will be at the Park across from Sue’s Antiques.
The next Flood Planning Meeting will be that evening, Wednesday, July 3rd at 6PM in the Community Center.
Russ Bowen, Asst. Fire Chief, Hillsboro Fire/Rescue Department & resident meteorologist
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June 30, 2013 - Fire Update for June 30 at 2:00 PM
As of the last official report the Silver Fire has consumed 125,757 acres. 45% contained.
of Mimbers Valley and surrounding areas can expect smoke intermittently at different times of the day.
Silver City, Hillsboro, Winston and businesses along NM State Highways 15 and 35 all the way to the Gila Cliff Dwellings remain open.
The Gila National Forest is coordinating to retrieve Gila Trout from the South Diamond Creek as a precautionary measure.
The majority of the acres increase reported occurred during the previous days operational period. The District Ranger confirmed one non resident out building was destroyed in Animas Creek.
Silver Fire News Update 6-30-13 Incident: Silver Fire Wildfire Containment Increases to 45%
Yesterday’s Summary: The fire was extremely active yesterday to the northwest, and partially to the north, causing a smoke plume to reach 39,000 feet in the air early in the day. An infrared flight last night could
Below:
Service - Salmon Firefighters Rappel From Helicopter
The fire has increased in acreage to 125,757; containment on the Silver Fire is still at 45% this morning. Variable winds are expected throughout the day. The communities
Photo courtesy of US Forest
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