The Forest Service shot this video from a helicopter of the Miller Fire that is burning near the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico. Apparently, the fire has been going on for a few weeks, and now over 300 personnel are fighting the fire. A new fire, called the Sheep Fire also broke out north of Silver City, but appears to be small. Northbound CDT hikers are being directed to go around the fire.
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I have been following the fires in NM and Texas fairly closely. As of last Thursday the entire Lincoln NF in central NM is closed to public due to fire danger. Texas just had the largest fire in state history...it consumed 490 square miles. Imagine if you got caught hiking in something like that...I did some research and write a blog post about what to do if caught hiking in a wildfire. Cool video...thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing your insights and information. Here's the link to your post on the Lincoln Fire. Can you share the link on what happens if you are hiking and get caught in a fire?
Thanks Chris.
Here is my post about What to do if caught hiking in a wildfire.
http://www.mylifeoutdoors.com/2011/04/wildfire-hiking-safety-what-to-do-if.html
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