More accurate mapping showed the actual size of the fire footprint measures 3,693 acres. The fire transitioned to a Type 4 IC and plans are to improve on mop up operations and begin demobilization. A wildfire that started Monday evening near the Baker/Malheur county border north of Ironside is growing this afternoon, producing a towering smoke plume. This will be the final update for the 1320-acre Baldy Fire which began August 6, approximately 52 miles northeast of Ely, and is now 100% contained on the evening of August 10. The Baldy Mountain Fire, located 8 miles northeast of Ironside, is 65% contained this morning. It's a Regular size geocache, with difficulty of 2, terrain of 3. – The Baldy Fire burned actively overnight on the south side of Baldy Mountain, northwest of Ione. Four BLM engines along with air support and a bulldozer from the Ironside Rangeland Fire Protection Association are working to control that blaze. The 300-acre Baldy Mountain Fire is burning about eight miles northeast of Ironside. Baldy Mountain is a relatively insignificant peak in the Strawberry Mountain Range when looking at elevation gain, overall height, and difficulty of hike. Fire activity is minimal with heat in the interior of the existing fire perimeter. This will be the final update for the 1320-acre Baldy Fire which began August 6, approximately 52 miles northeast of Ely, and is now 100% contained on the evening of August 10. The fire is about 10 air miles southeast of Hereford, 6 miles southwest of Bridgeport, and about 4 miles south of the junction of Highway 245 and the Burnt River Canyon Road. The Whitewater–Baldy Complex Fire started on May 9, 2012, because of a lightning strike in Catron County. The fire transitioned to a Type 4 IC and plans are to improve on mop up operations and begin demobilization. The fire continues to smolder but three BLM engines are at the scene, the agency said. Overview. NOTE: Road 7345 is rocky and rough throughout its length. Hazard Mapping System: Fire and Smoke Baldy. The fire is in hazardous terrain that is steep and inaccessible with snags that are a safety concern for firefighters. Overview. Glorieta Baldy Fire Lookout (GC6MVDF) was created by ACFunk on 7/3/2016. A day hike or rugged drive to the Glorieta Baldy Fire Lookout. It's located in New Mexico, United States. Walk up Road 400 for 0.4 miles to a trail sign for Baldy Lake on the east side of the road (GPS Point 1). The roadbed is made up of sharp, fist-sized rocks and is rutted in spots, requiring a high-clearance vehicle with strong tires. The Old Baldy Fire is at 50% containment and holding at 129 acres due to the successful efforts of firefighter and aviation resources. 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