SPRING CANYON, NEW MEXICO
UPDATE 3 (FINAL) | 2/6/2021 1845 PT
A wildfire was sparked on Friday night around 2030 hours MST on February 5, 2021, from a human-caused ignition near a structure that would spread into the Lincoln National Forest and near Spring Canyon in Raton, New Mexico.
On Day 1, the fire had burned five acres on Friday, February 5th. Today, being Day 2 – the fire has been mostly contained and hot spots are being extinguished.
Water tenders and dozers continue to overhaul the area within the fire perimeter. Line around the fire has been fully established and continues to hold.
On Sunday, fire crews will continue with mop-up operations and secure the perimeter.
One building was burned.
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