There was minimal activity on the 4,000-acre Moore Fire in the Gila Wilderness Wednesday. Observed fire behavior was smoldering and creeping along the ground through the grass and brush due to increased humidity and scattered rain showers over the area. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842857

More cloud cover, less growth on Pinon and Moore fires. The 3,200-acre Pinon Fire is located 13 miles east of Reserve, NM on the Reserve Ranger District with 40 personnel on scene. The 4,000-acre Moore Fire is located in the Gila Wilderness on the Wilderness Ranger District with 85 personnel on the incident. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842644

Firing Operations Continue Today June 24, 2015; 9:00 A.M. Start Date: June 5, 2015                                                                Percent Contained: 0% Size: 500 acres                                                                                  Growth Potential: Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary: Fire crews on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District successfully completed firing operations with hand ignitions on 150 […]

Firing Operations Continue Today June 23, 2015; 12:00 P.M. Start Date: June 5, 2015                                                                Percent Contained: 0% Size: 350 acres                                                                                  Growth Potential: Moderate Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary: Fire crews on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District successfully completed firing operations, with hand ignitions, on 150 […]

The Moore and Middle fires grew together Monday in the Gila Wilderness and will now be reported as the Moore Fire. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842428

Three lightning-caused fires continue to be managed to improve forest health and reduce the risk of future severe wildfire occurrence. Two fires being managed under suppression strategy. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842370

June 22, 2015; 2:00 P.M. Firing Operations Begin Today Start Date:  June 5, 2015                                                                Percent Contained:  0 Size:  222 acres                                                                                  Growth Potential:  Moderate Vegetation:  Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary:  Fire managers on the lightning-caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District are taking advantage of favorable conditions over the next […]

Little growth was reported on the Moore Fire today, it is estimated 1000 acres. The Middle Fire – two miles northwest of the Moore Fire in the Gila Wilderness – will be managed along with the Moore Fire for resource objectives. The Middle Fire is approximately 100 acres. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842202

Hazy skies are clearing after smoke from wildfires across the region settled into local communities around the Gila National Forest last night. Air quality information included in the news release http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842155

June 21, 2015; 8:30 A.M. Type 4 Team to Assume Management Today Start Date: June 5, 2015 Percent Contained: 0 Acres Treated: 212 Growth Potential: Low Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary: Management of the Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District was handed back to the local Type 4 […]

Management of the Pinon Fire continues as it grows to 1600 acres on the Reserve Ranger District http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842138

The Moore Fire is estimated at 867 acres after aerial survey and mapping was completed. A new fire was detected yesterday two miles northwest of the Moore Fire and due to its location within the pre-determined management area for the Moore, it will be managed with the same resource objectives. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842137

Magdalena, NM – The Red Canyon Fire on the Magdalena Ranger District has increased in size to 125 acres with approximately 80 personnel on the incident.  Resources include one Wildland Fire Module, two Type I Hot Shot crews, and 1Type 3 Helicopter.  The lightning-caused fire started on Monday, June 15, and is located in the San […]

Activity increased throughout the night on the Woodrow Fire in the Gila Wilderness. It is estimated at 100 acres. One Hotshot crew is enroute to assist. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842105

The Moore Fire on the Wilderness Ranger District remained at 95 acres today as cloud cover slowed fire activity throughout the afternoon.http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842092

Steady growth on the Pinon Fire today, now estimated 600 acres. Continental Divide Trail information included in this news release. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3842091

June 19, 2015; 10:00 A.M.   Start Date: June 5, 2015                                                                   Percent Contained: 0% Acres Treated: 198                                                                             Growth Potential: Low Vegetation: Ponderosa pine, aspen, mixed conifer, grass and brush Summary: The lightning caused Commissary Fire on the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District has burned 198 acres with no sign of potential growth. Fire crews […]

Pinon Fire grew to 365 acres Thursday, 12 personnel assigned. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3841895