Now at 87% Containment Acres: 727 Start Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 Location: 13 miles south of Quemado, NM Personnel: 125 Containment: 87% Cause: Human-caused, under investigation Summary: The Paradise Fire north of Quemado Lake is holding at 727 acres and is now 87% contained. Firefighters have completed dozer line repair work and chipping and […]

Now 74% Contained Acres: 727  Start Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 Location: 13 miles south of Quemado, NM  Personnel: 127 Containment: 74%   Cause: Human-caused, under investigation Summary: The Paradise Fire is now 74% contained. This morning, Incident Commander Marcus Cornwell transferred command of the Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team to Dustin Roper. […]

Now 30% Contained Acres: 727 Start Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 Location: 13 miles south of Quemado, NM Personnel: 147 Containment: 30% Cause: Human-caused, under investigation Summary: The Paradise Fire is holding at 727 acres, and crews have increased containment to 30%. Firefighters are working to hold and secure fire lines, while mopping up areas […]