Cutoff Ridge Fire continues to burn in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas

A fire burning for more than a week in an isolated portion of the Guadalupe Mountains burned 430 acres as of Friday, said a spokesperson for the Cutoff Ridge Fire.

Allison Jolley said the fire burned slowly within the footprint of the 2016 Coyote Fire and remained within wilderness areas of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

The Coyote Fire burned around 14,000 acres in May and June of 2016 and was caused by lightning, a former park official said.

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“Fire activity is minimal, gradually working through grasses and shrubs,” Jolley said.

She said firefighters were working to create a handline against the fire and monitored fire activity.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Acting Superintendent Theresa Moore said reports of smoke were received around 3 p.m. July 14. Ground crews and air support confirmed the fire was burning in Culberson County, Texas.

Jolley said closures at Guadalupe Mountains National remained in place due to prolonged heat and dry conditions.

A heat advisory was posted for Friday until 9 p.m. at the park by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Midland, Texas.

Weekend weather forecasts called for sun and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs around 94 and 91 per the NWS.

Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 or by email at MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on Twitter.

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