Armed Individuals Threaten Frijoles Fire Camp, Triggering Shelter-in-Place in New Mexico
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Updated · The Hotshot Wake Up · Aug 22
Armed Individuals Threaten Frijoles Fire Camp, Triggering Shelter-in-Place in New Mexico
3 articles · Updated · The Hotshot Wake Up · Aug 22
Summary
Santa Fe National Forest said armed individuals tried to enter the Frijoles Fire camp overnight and threatened fire personnel, prompting a shelter-in-place order.
No injuries were reported, and fire operations remain fully staffed and ongoing while law enforcement searches for the suspects, who had not been apprehended by Saturday morning.
Forest officials credited incident management personnel and local authorities for a swift response, saying further updates will be released as more information becomes available.
The incident hit a camp supporting the Frijoles Fire in New Mexico’s Santa Fe National Forest, underscoring security risks facing crews during active wildfire operations.