INCIDENT SUMMARY

The small fire started on May 6, 2016 around 1300 hours.

Mckenna Fire’s forward spread has been maintained to only 1 acre.

The fire is currently being monitored by lookouts.

LOCATION

It is located 8 miles W of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument on the Gil National Forest in Silver City, New Mexico.

WEATHER

The preliminary cause of the fire is being ruled as ignited by lightning as it had passed over the area earlier in the day.

RESOURCES

Fire personnel stationed at lookouts are currently watching over the scorched land.

HASHTAGS

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