Trout Fire Morning Update for June 19, 2025 

June 19, 2025 by starrfarrell 0 Comments

Relative humidity rises, aiding firefighting efforts throughout the night

Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8964 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Media Information Phone: 575-323-8984 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Acres: 43,547                                                                                                  
Start Date: June 12, 2025
Location: 12 miles north of Silver City, NM                                                     
Cause: Under investigation
Personnel: 1,056                                                                                             
Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber
Containment: 0%

Overnight Highlights: Along the northern and eastern sides of the Trout Fire, firefighters continued to secure the line and address any hot spots. Near the southeastern corner of the fire, ground crews worked with unmanned aircraft systems, UAS or drones, which utilize infrared systems to identify hot spots. On the south side of the fire, firefighters worked with the Chino mine to build fire lines and identify opportunities to complete the line from east to west. Along the west side of the fire, crews continued to secure that line.

Daytime Operations: Firefighters will continue to identify and construct fire lines along the southern side of the fire using heavy equipment and hand tools. A structure protection group will increase efforts that focus on the south side of the fire. Resources along the west, north, and east sides of the fire will continue to mop up and secure the line. Crews will also continue their work with the UAS pilots near the southeastern corner. Aircraft, including helicopters and large air tankers, will support crews. Air operations will also continue to focus their work along the southern side of the fire, utilizing a full suite of aviation resources.

Evacuations as of June 18, 2025, 8 p.m. MDT:
GO (Level 3) – Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 26
SET (Level 2) – Zone 27
READY (Level 1) – Zones 14A, 14B, 16, 28, 29
Interactive evacuation map (tinyurl.com/39mp9bjm)

The Red Cross has established an evacuation shelter at the Grant County Convention Center (3031 US- 180, Silver City, NM 88061). High Desert Humane Society will accommodate pets, and the rodeo grounds at the Southwest Horseman’s Association are open to receive livestock.

Weather & Smoke: Winds will continue to push from the south and southeast throughout the day with afternoon gusts of 15 to 20 mph. There may be isolated cloud build-up in the afternoon, with a 10% chance of precipitation. Smoke will continue to impact the surrounding communities throughout the day. Detailed information can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net.

Closures & Fire Restrictions: The Trout Fire has caused several road closures on Highways 35, 152, and 356. Visit https://www.nmroads.com/default.html?v=2025012001, and the Gila National Forest has issued an updated closure order for the area on 6/17/2025. (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts/trout-fire-area-closure-updated- 6172025) Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are also in place (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts/stage-2-fire- restrictions), and a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect (https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_3951).

More Information:
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmgnf-trout-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GilaNForest
Email: 2025.trout@firenet.gov

Relative humidity rises, aiding firefighting efforts throughout the night Morning Update for June 19, 2025 Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8964 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) Media Information Phone: 575-323-8984 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.) Acres: 43,547 Start Date: June 12, 2025 Location: 12 miles north of Silver City, NM Cause: Under investigation Personnel: 1,056 Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber Containment: 0% Overnight Highlights: Along the northern and eastern sides of the Trout Fire, firefighters continued to secure the line and address any hot spots. Near the southeastern corner of the fire, ground crews worked with unmanned aircraft systems, UAS or drones, which utilize infrared systems to identify hot spots. On the southside of the fire, firefighters worked with the Chino mine to build fire lines and identify opportunities to complete the line from east to west. Along the west side of the fire, crews continued to secure that line. Daytime Operations: Firefighters will continue to identify and construct fire lines along the southern side of the fire using heavy equipment and hand tools. A structure protection group will increase efforts that focus on the south side of the fire. Resources along the west, north, and east sides of the fire will continue to mop up and secure the line. Crews will also continue their work with the UAS pilots near the southeastern corner. Aircraft, including helicopters and large air tankers, will support crews. Air operations will also continue to focus their work along the southern side of the fire, utilizing a full suite of aviation resources. Evacuations as of June 18, 2025, 8 p.m. MDT: GO (Level 3) – Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 26 SET (Level 2) – Zone 27 READY (Level 1) – Zones 14A, 14B, 16, 28, 29 Interactive evacuation map (tinyurl.com/39mp9bjm) The Red Cross has established an evacuation shelter at the Grant County Convention Center (3031 US- 180, Silver City, NM 88061). High Desert Humane Society will accommodate pets, and the rodeo grounds at the Southwest Horseman's Association are open to receive livestock. Weather & Smoke: Winds will continue to push from the south and southeast throughout the day with afternoon gusts of 15 to 20 mph. There may be isolated cloud build-up in the afternoon, with a 10% chance of precipitation. Smoke will continue to impact the surrounding communities throughout the day. Detailed information can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net. Closures & Fire Restrictions: The Trout Fire has caused several road closures on Highways 35, 152, and 356. Visit https://www.nmroads.com/default.html?v=2025012001, and the Gila National Forest has issued an updated closure order for the area on 6/17/2025. (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts/trout-fire-area-closure-updated- 6172025) Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are also in place (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts/stage-2-fire- restrictions), and a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect (https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_3951). More Information: InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/nmgnf-trout-fire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GilaNForest Email: 2025.trout@firenet.gov
Trout Fire Community Meeting Friday, June 20, 2025 6:00 pm Grant County Business Conference Center 3031 WHY 180, Silver City, NM
FIRE The Trout fire is currently estimated at43,547 acres and is 0% contained. Fireactivity for the Trout fire is expected toremain active. SMOKE Winds in the lower 10K ft of theatmosphere have been southerlyovernight and will continue to have asoutherly component through midnighttonight before shifting to the SW to WFriday. This pattern will be favorable forkeeping the most significant smoke atbay across the fire and to the north,especially during the day. However,downslope/drainage surface winds inthe Mimbres Valley were able toundercut this flow resulting inHAZARDOUS AQ as far south as SanLorenzo this morning. This is expectedto occur again tonight. As winds turn toupslope late this morning, AQ willimprove at San Lorenzo and up throughthe Mimbres Valley. Any local smokeimpacts along the Highway 152 corridorwill dissipate by mid morning assoutherly winds develop. Other areassouth of the fire should experience littleor no smoke through Friday. Significantamount of smoke will reside in theSipillo Creek westward to Highway 15(including Lake Roberts) today throughFriday with prevailing UNHEALTHY toHAZARDOUS AQ conditions. The RioGrande Valley will mainly be GOOD AQwith possible periods of MODERATEAQ today through Friday. There is acaveat, smoke from fires in Mexicohave a slight chance of impacting thearea this afternoon and tonight, but itshould be mainly aloft. HEALTH STATEMENT Smoke can be harmful to your health.Check with your doctor if there are anyhealth concerns and monitor your localair quality conditions using the Fire andSmoke Map.
INCENDIO El incendio Trout actualmente tiene43,547 acres y está contenido en un0%. Se espera que la actividad defuego para el incendio Trout continúe. HUMO Los vientos en los 10,000 piesinferiores de la atmósfera han sido delsur durante la noche y continuaránteniendo una componente sur hasta lamedianoche de hoy antes de cambiaral suroeste a oeste el viernes. Estepatrón será favorable para mantener elhumo más significativo alejado delincendio y hacia el norte,especialmente durante el día. Sinembargo, los vientos superficiales desotavento/drenaje en el Valle deMimbres pudieron socavar este flujo,resultando en una calidad del airePELIGROSA hasta el sur de SanLorenzo esta mañana. Se espera queesto ocurra nuevamente esta noche. Amedida que los vientos cambien acuesta arriba a última hora de estamañana, la calidad del aire mejorará enSan Lorenzo y a lo largo del Valle deMimbres. Cualquier impacto local dehumo a lo largo del corredor de laCarretera 152 se disipará a mediamañana a medida que se desarrollenvientos del sur. Otras áreas al sur delincendio deberían experimentar poco onada de humo hasta el viernes. Unacantidad significativa de humo residiráen el Arroyo Sipillo hacia el oeste hastala Carretera 15 (incluido el LagoRoberts) desde hoy hasta el viernescon condiciones de calidad del airepredominantes de INSALUBRE aPELIGROSA. El Valle del Río Grandetendrá principalmente una calidad delaire BUENA con posibles períodos decalidad del aire MODERADA desde hoyhasta el viernes. Hay una salvedad, elhumo de los incendios en México tieneuna ligera posibilidad de impactar elárea esta tarde y noche, pero deberíaestar principalmente en altitud. DECLARACIÓN DESALUD El humo puede ser perjudicial para lasalud. Consulte con su médico si tienealguna preocupación por su salud ysiga las condiciones de calidad del airelocal en el Mapa de Incendios y Humo.
Descargo de responsabilidad: Este pronóstico se basa únicamente en partículas finas; el ozono no está incluido. Los pronósticos pueden estarequivocados; utilizar bajo su propio riesgo. Tenga cuidado ya que las condiciones pueden cambiar rápidamente. Consulte con su profesional de lasalud cuando sea necesario. Los grupos sensibles al humo deben tomar las precauciones adecuadas.
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