Buck Fire – Fire start southeast of Aragon, NM

New Fire Start Location:  South of Pelona Mountain, Southwest of Magdalena and Datil and Southeast of Aragon. 33°35’44.0″N 108°12’39.0″W

Reported start date / time: June 11, 2025 at 2004 

Size: 550 acres 

Cause:  Lightning 

Vegetation: Grass and timber

Fire Behavior: The Buck Fire is exhibiting moderate to high fire behavior associated with winds produced by passing thunderstorms.

Resources: Multiple resources have been assigned: Type 2 IA Crew and Type 6 engine.

Other resources are on order: Gila Task Force, dozer, 4-6 engines, and two Single Engine Air Tankers.

Strategy: Full Suppression. 

Values at risk: At this time, the Buck Fire is threatening private residences approximately 1.5 miles Northwest and 1 mile east. Live electric transmission lines are in the near vicinity of the fire.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public should avoid the Buck Fire area.

Smoke may be visible from Highway 12 southeast of the community of Aragon, NM and southwest of Highway 60. 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: This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind around 10 mph. https://www.weather.gov/