Crews Respond to Medio Fire in Carson National Forest

PHOTOS: Carson National Forest fire crews are on scene monitoring the quarter-acre Medio Fire, which is east of Trout Lake Roads (#125). The fire was caused by lightning and is creeping in the understory of ponderosa pine. Smoke is currently visible from Cebolla, N.M. Fire managers are evaluating management strategies, which can range from full suppression to using the fire to restore its natural role in the ecosystem, as it is naturally frequent and low severity in areas of ponderosa pine. The strategy will be risk-informed, including collaboration with meteorologists and examining previous restoration in the area. In 2018, for example, crews conducted a prescribed fire to the south of Medio Fire. “It’s critical we take every opportunity to restore forest health when conditions permit,” said District Ranger Angie Krall.
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Albuquerque Fire Rescue saves injured hiker in Manzano Open Space

Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the Manzano Open Space on Monday night when a hiker was injured after a fall. The call came in just before 9 p.m. with the hiker about a mile from the trailhead. The caller was able to give crews the exact location helping them reach the injured hiker quickly. The hiker was later taken to the hospital. Their exact injuries were not made known.
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Fire crews suppress vehicle fires in northeast Albuquerque

VIDEO: Fire crews were able to suppress a fire that burned two vehicles in northeast Albuquerque. The fire started after noon on Monday, May 13. Albuquerque Fire and Rescue were sent to Bentley's Auction Yard for a vehicle fire. Its crew found a vehicle on fire with a plume of smoke on Pan American Freeway NE. The fire extended to a nearby residential vehicle. AFR said the smoke from the fire caused several residents to contact them with concerns. No injuries were reported from the fire. Two AFR crews were able to extinguish the flames after opening the back of the semitrailer. It had electronics and cardboard inside. Both the vehicles involved in the fire were destroyed, according to Albuquerque Fire. The cause of the fire is unknown.
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