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

The Moore Fire in the Gila Wilderness is estimated at 75 acres with 25 personnel assigned. Resources include 10 smokejumpers, one crew and stock to transport supplies. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3841889

The Pinon Fire, east of Reserve, NM has grown to 110 acres. It is being managed to achieve resource objectives. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3841848

Preparation Continues on Commissary Fire June 18, 2015; 11:00 A.M. Location: Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 170 acres                                 Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning […]

Fifteen fires have been sparked by lightning on the Gila National Forest since Monday afternoon. The largest is the Pinon Fire (44 acres) on the Reserve Ranger District, east of Eagle Peak. The second largest is the Moore Fire (nine acres) on the Wilderness Ranger District, east of Gila Hot Springs. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3841774

The total number of lightning-caused fires on the Gila National Forest is now ten. http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/gila/news-events/?cid=STELPRD3841651

Type 3 Team to Assume Management Tomorrow June 17, 2015; 10:00 A.M. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 170 acres Percent Contained: […]

Lightning has sparked at least eight fires scattered across the Gila National Forest. Precipitation has fallen in many areas. tinyurl.com/qz9f8g2

June 16, 2015; 11:00 A.M. Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 160 acres Percent Contained: 0% Cause: Lightning Personnel Assigned: 30 Vegetation: […]

June 15, 2015; 2:00 P.M. Slow Fire Behavior Over the Weekend Location: • Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest • Approximately 13 miles east of Pecos and 2 miles south of Barillas Peak Start Date: June 5, 2015, reported on Saturday, June 6, 2015 Size: Approximately 127 acres Percent Contained: 0% […]