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Drought conditions cause Navajo Nation to impose fire restrictions

FARMINGTON  The Navajo Nation is under Stage 1 fire restrictions because of drought conditions and recent heavy wildfire activity across the tribal land. The fire restrictions are outlined in an executive order signed on May 14 by Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and other officials, including Francis Holiday, acting director for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Navajo Region. The Navajo Nation has already experienced several fires this year that have threatened homes, farms, wildlife and other areas, the release states. On May 2, the Salt Creek Fire was detected in northwest Shiprock. It eventually burned 422 acres of Russian olive, salt cedar, brush and grass.

Crews address hot spots in Salt Creek Fire near Shiprock

FARMINGTON  Work continues to extinguish hot spots inside the perimeter of the Salt Creek Fire near Shiprock. The 422-acre fire in the Mesa Farm area remains at 60% containment, according to a press release issued the morning of May 4 by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Wildland Fire Management Navajo Region. The release states that firefighters will continue mop-up operations and further secure the perimeter.

Fire departments across New Mexico warn about risks of wildfires

Fire departments across New Mexico warn about risks of wildfires With drought lingering in the southwest region of the country, fire departments in New Mexico are taking this chance to remind everyone of the risk and danger of wildfires. Share Updated: 9:02 PM MDT May 3, 2021 Shellye Leggett Fire departments across New Mexico warn about risks of wildfires With drought lingering in the southwest region of the country, fire departments in New Mexico are taking this chance to remind everyone of the risk and danger of wildfires. Share Updated: 9:02 PM MDT May 3, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript TODAY’S COOLER WET WEATHER DEFINITELY HELPED THE CRUISE TYPICALLY NEW MEXICO FIRE SEASON REALLY PICKS UP IN JUNE, BUT ALREADY THE STATE IS FIGHTING SOME MAJOR FLAMES HIS ACTION 7 NEWS REPORTER SHELLEY LEGGETT SHOWS US. IT IS REALLY EASY FOR A FIRE TO BURN OUT OF CONTROL. WITH DROUGHT LINGERING IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN NE

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