Catron County NM Buzzard Fire Has Burned Over 12,000 Acres, Smoke in Socorro and ABQ

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URGENT UPDATE FROM KOB TV:

Smoke from the Buzzard Fire in Catron County New Mexico is making its way to many parts of the state, including the Albuquerque metro area and the East Mountains.

The fire, initially sparked Tuesday for reasons still unknown, has swelled to over 12,000 acres in size. Nearly 500 personnel are working to contain the Gila National Forest blaze, according to the latest updates from officials.

We are praying for the safety of all. You can see from this picture the smoke has moved into ABQ. T took this picture at 12:28pm today from the west side looking into the Sandia Mountains. I took the dogs for a run, cut it Short because of the poor air quality.  Praying for the safety of the Firefighters and all! 

From ABQ Air Quality:

SMOKE FORECAST
The Buzzard Fire continues to burn a lot of acreage. The latest report shows 7600 acres have been consumed. Satellite imagery shows the center of today’s plume moving eastward through Socorro County. At the northern edge of the plume, Albuquerque may once again see smoke high in the atmosphere this evening.

 

As a low pressure system gets closer, afternoon winds will fan the flames of the Buzzard Fire Saturday. Although the plume is expected to move in a more northerly direction, the plume could move eastward into Albuquerque late Saturday. The low pressure system will disperse a great deal of the smoke, however Albuquerque may still see some haze late Saturday.

 

For Sunday, the plume may aim closer to Albuquerque. The low pressure system will becloser and will continue to disperse the smoke, however winds will continue to fan the flames also. In other words, some smoke and haze are possible again Sunday.

  

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Let us continue to pray for the firefighters!

THE HOT SHOT’S PRAYER

WHEN I AM CALLED TO DUTY, LORD…

TO FIGHT THE ROARING BLAZE…

PLEASE KEEP ME SAFE AND STRONG…

I MAY BE HERE FOR DAYS.

BE WITH MY FELLOW CREWMEMBERS…

AS WE HIKE UP TO THE TOP.

HELP US CUT ENOUGH LINE…

FOR THIS BLAZE TO STOP.

LET MY SKILLS AND HANDS…

BE FIRM AND QUICK.

LET ME FIND THOSE SAFETY ZONES.

AS WE HIT AND LICK.

FOR IF THIS DAY ON THE LINE…

I SHOULD ANSWER DEATH’S CALL…

LORD, BLESS MY HOT SHOT CREW…

MY FAMILY, ONE AND ALL.

Let is be in constant prayer for the families and all firefighters.

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