June 9, 2025 
New Fire Start Location: South of Highway 12 in-between the town of Aragon to the west and Old Horse Springs to the east.
Reported start date / time: June 9, 2025 at 1500
Size: 2 acres
Cause: Lightning strike.
Vegetation: Ponderosa, grass and brush.
Fire Behavior: The Patterson Fire is exhibiting moderate to high fire behavior associated with winds produced by passing thunderstorms.
Resources: Multiple resources have been assigned: 4 engines, Gila Hotshots and a helicopter.
Strategy: Full Suppression.
Values at risk: At this time, the Patterson Fire is threatening private residences approximately 1-2 miles west and electric transmission lines 900 yards north. No evacuations are in effect.
Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public should avoid the Patterson Fire area.
Smoke may be visible from Highway 12 east of the community of Aragon, NM. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) website nmtracking.org
Weather: Tonight: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Strong downdrafts may occur from storms predicted this evening. https://www.weather.gov/
NM Fire Info 
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