COTTONWOOD CANYON

past fire

Wildfire

ACRES BURNED

2087

STATE

New Mexico

ORIGIN COUNTY
Lincoln
containment

100%

Active Hotspots

Active Hotspots are heat signatures detected by satellites within the last 24 hours.

  • Most locations are covered at least every 3-5 hours.
  • Some hotspots may be unrelated to wildfires.

Active Hotspots (0)

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Recent Hotspots

Recent Hotspots are heat signatures detected by satellites within the last 7 days.

  • Most locations were covered at least every 4-6 hours.
  • Does not include last 24 hours.

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Flame Animation

Flame Animations are visual depictions of flame behavior based on known data.

  • Wind data from National Weather Service.
  • Some flames depicted may be unrelated to wildfires.

Flame Animation

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2025-02-08

TIMELINE

6 days

February 8

Detected

February 14

LAST UPDATED
Wind Dynamics

first 2 will be pulled from the fire automatically.

Can have dynamic values. Ie > Higher wind value raises directional randomness value.

Time Scale

Inherent speed (at zero wind). Controls the overall speed of the simulation, affecting how quickly particles move and update.

3.5x

Wind Speed

Controls the velocity of particle movement, simulating how wind speed affects ember and heat plume transport.

11mph

Wind Direction

The prevailing direction of the wind as provided by the closest NWS weather station, expressed in degrees.

N(0)E(90)S(180)W(270) 0degrees

Directional Randomness

Simulates turbulence and local wind variations by adding random fluctuations to particle trajectories, similar to fire-induced wind eddies.

12%
Particle Dynamics

Can also have dynamic values. Ie > Higher wind reduces scale decay. Or Higher acreage increases. More than 30 hotspots increases particle lifespan. Etc.

Particle Lifespan

Determines how long each heat visualization element persists, analogous to the duration of visible thermal signatures in infrared imagery.

30frames

Particle Density

Controls the concentration of visualization elements within each burst, similar to the density of detected thermal signatures in a given area.

20%

Particle Scale Decay

Determines how quickly particles diminish in size over their lifespan, representing the cooling and dissipation of thermal signatures.

60%

Particle Scale Variation

Controls the range of initial particle sizes, simulating the variation in intensity of thermal signatures across a detection area.

80%
Burst/Emitter Dynamics

(⛔️ Some of these aren't totally working.). Controls the detailed behavior of fire particle emission patterns.

Burst Frequency

Sets how often new groups of particles are emitted, simulating the pulsing nature of thermal plumes and intermittent fire behavior.

2per sec

Particles Per Burst

Determines the number of thermal signatures released in each emission event, representing the intensity of individual heat releases.

3

Burst Duration

Controls how long each emission event lasts, analogous to the duration of individual thermal pulses in fire behavior.

0.3sec

Gap Between Bursts

Sets the cooling or rest period between emission events, representing the cyclical nature of fire intensity fluctuations.

0.2sec

Burst Length Variation

Adds randomness to the duration of each burst, simulating the natural variability in fire behavior and thermal signature patterns.

50%
Incident Data

CAUSE

Human

BEHAVIOR
Minimal

BEHAVIOR DETAILS
  1. Isolated Torching
  2. Single Tree Torching
  3. Smoldering

Nearest CITY
Capitan

PRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Short Grass (1 foot)

Description

Highway 246 to mile marker 14

Response

Lead Protecting AGENCY

SF

TOTAL PERSONNEL

20

DISPATCH CENTER
Alamogordo Interagency Dispatch Center
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

Private
(Private)

WEATHER

Nearby Air Quality
AQI

*

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forecast

From the Web

External data is not official

Information pulled “from the web” is compiled from sources that include non-official data, and is not confirmed by a human reviewer.

1. Start Time & Info

**Start Date/Time/Location** The Cottonwood Canyon Fire was reported on February 8, 2025, around the area of Highway 246 near mile marker 14 in Lincoln County, New Mexico[4]. **Size and Containment** As of the latest updates, the fire has burned 2,596 acres and is 40% contained[1][2]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire was initially reported as a brush fire running in the grass. While specific details on the rate of spread are not provided, the fire has been contained to a significant extent, with ongoing efforts to hold the containment lines[1][4]. **Containment Efforts** Fire crews are actively working on containing the fire, with efforts focused on maintaining the existing containment lines and ensuring no further spread.

2. Evacuations & Closures

**Evacuation Orders and Warnings** There are no reported mandatory evacuation orders or warnings currently in place for the Cottonwood Canyon Fire[1][2][4]. **Road Closures** The specific road closures related to the Cottonwood Canyon Fire are not detailed in the available sources, but residents are advised to check local authorities for any travel restrictions. **Evacuation Shelters and Information** No evacuation shelters have been mentioned, as evacuations are not currently necessary. **For more information, visit:** - [NM Fire Info for updates on New Mexico fires]: https://nmfireinfo.com/ - [Watch Duty for fire maps and updates]: https://app.watchduty.org/i/41839 - [Incident Information from InciWeb]: While InciWeb does not have specific information on the Cottonwood Canyon Fire, it is a reliable source for wildfire information in general: http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

3. Current Impact

**Injuries and Fatalities** There are no reported injuries or fatalities associated with the Cottonwood Canyon Fire[1][2][4]. **Structures Impacted** There is no indication that any structures have been damaged or destroyed by the fire[1][2][4]. **Power Outages** No power outages have been reported as a result of the Cottonwood Canyon Fire. **Notable Impacts** The fire is primarily affecting grass and brush areas, with no significant impacts on communities, infrastructure, or notable structures reported.

4. Current Outlook

**Containment Projections** Fire crews continue to work on containing the fire, with 40% containment achieved. Efforts are ongoing to ensure the fire does not spread further[1][2]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** While specific weather warnings for the Cottonwood Canyon Fire are not detailed, the general fire season in New Mexico involves dry conditions and potential wind events that could affect fire behavior. However, there are no current red flag warnings or high wind warnings specifically mentioned for this fire[1][2][4].

5. Weather info

**Cause** The cause of the Cottonwood Canyon Fire is not specified in the available sources[1][2][4]. **Weather and Climate** The fire is occurring in a region known for dry conditions, which can exacerbate fire spread. However, specific details on the current weather conditions and their impact on the fire are not provided. Generally, fires in this region are influenced by dry weather and potential wind events, which can affect fire behavior and spread[1][2][4].

Citations

['https://zoom.earth/fires/us-nm-cottonwood-canyon-fire/', 'https://data.burlingtonfreepress.com/fires/cottonwood-canyon/9eee9edd-914f-4622-ab9f-6ba9476548af/', 'https://nmfireinfo.com/2024/06/16/final-update-on-antelope-and-cottonwood-creek-wildfires-on-mountainair-and-mt-taylor-ranger-districts/', 'https://app.watchduty.org/i/41839', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmsnf-calf-canyon']

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