Southwest Area Interagency Incident Management Team

Walker Fire Update

May 13, 2003

Fire Information: 505-687-4265

Contact: Terri Wildermuth

Cloudcroft, NM – The Walker Fire was 85 percent contained at 6:00. Roadblocks 
have been lifted but roads in the vicinity of the fire area will be patrolled.

All control lines are holding and mop-up continues today. Confirmed losses
include 3 residences and 16 outbuildings/vehicles. Structure protection is
still in place. No fatalities have been reported.

Committed resources include 7 Type I Crews, 5 Type II Crews, 10 engines,
8 dozers, 10 watertenders, and 1 helicopter. A total of 379 personnel are
assigned to the incident as of May 11.

Full containment is projected for May 13 th at 6:00 pm. Rehabilitation efforts
are underway on the dozer lines and other areas of the fire.

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INCIDENT FACT SHEET MAY 13, 2003
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Incident Name: Walker Fire

Location: 14 miles northeast of Cloudcroft

Incident Information Contact: (505) 687-4265

Estimated Size: 3,434 acres+

Cause: Under investigation

Structures lost: 3, Outbuildings/other lost: 16

Containment: 85 percent

Fuel Type: Ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, pinyon-juniper

Threats: Utility lines, homes, and natural resources

Evacuations/closures: Roadblocks have been lifted (on May 12 ) , but roads 
in the vicinity of the fire area will be patrolled.

Hazards: Steep, rocky terrain; spots outside fire line, and accessibility.

Resources: Crews: 7 Type I, 6 Type II

Engines: 10

Dozers: 8

Watertenders: 10

Total Personnel: 379

Concerns and activities:
1. Provide for public and firefighter safety.
2. Structural protection is in place in Sixteen Springs Canyon.
3. Improve line and contain the fire, mop up, minimizing impacts to private land.
4. Protect cultural and biological resources.

Predicted weather for May 13 - SE winds at 5-10 mph, trending warmer and dryer