Monjeau Fire contained at two acres
The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel and by Lincoln County resources.
The cause of ignition was unknown.
It was first spotted near the Sierra Vista area west of Highway 48 around 8:15 p.m. Fire crews found the fire consuming timber, grass and brush.
No structures were reported in danger. Smoke from the fire may be visible from the Sierra Vista area and along Monjeau Road.
A second fire, Harrison Fire, was contained to a single acre May 17 as well.
The fire was detected in the Capitan Mountains wilderness area in Kyle Harrison Canyon.
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