Morning Update for June 21, 2025

Firefighters continue containments efforts
Morning Update for June 21, 2025

Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8964 (8 am – 8 pm)
Acres: 46,359 Start Date: June 12, 2025
Location: 12 miles north of Silver City, NM Cause: Under investigation
Personnel: 1,371 Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber
Containment: 11%
Overnight Highlights: The firefighters continued to work throughout the night securing the line and using unmanned aircraft
systems, UAS or drones, with infrared systems to identify remaining hot spots along Highway 35. The southwest side of the fire
showed active fire behavior. Retardant dropped by aircraft yesterday was instrumental in moderating the fire, located behind
Signal Peak. Firefighters built out additional contingency lines and reinforced lines around the perimeter of the fire.
Daytime Operations: Today, along the north and northwest side of the fire, crews will continue the work from yesterday
focusing on addressing residual heat and shoring up the perimeter around residences and values. Contingency lines are in place
along the southeastern side of the fire, while the firefighters continue their direct attack in the area. Firefighters are actively
engaged in trying to hold the fire north of Signal Peak Road. Residences on the northern edges of the Pinos Altos area should
use caution due to firefighters entering the area to continue work. Aviation will continue its support of the firefighters on the
ground with retardant drops and water bucket drops throughout the day.
Evacuations as of June 20, 2025, 9 p.m. MDT:
GO (Level 3) – Zones 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 26
SET (Level 2) – Zones 8, 9, 14B, 16, 27
READY (Level 1) – Zones 14A, 15B, 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.
Donations: Material donations can only be accepted by the Salvation Army. Donations may be dropped off from 9 am to 5 pm
at the Silver City Recreation Center, 1016 N Silver Street, Silver City, NM 8806. Financial donations are accepted by the
American Red Cross and Salvation Army.
Weather & Smoke: Sunny skies are expected in the morning, becoming partly cloudy by afternoon. Gusty southwest winds
may reach up to 25 mph. Detailed smoke information can be found at https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net.
Closures & Fire Restrictions:
Road closures: https://www.nmroads.com/default.html?v=2025012001
Gila National Forest Closure order: (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts/trout-fire-area-closure-updated- 6172025)
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions: (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts/stage-2-fire- restrictions)
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): (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: 20********@*****et.gov
Media Information Phone: 575-323-8984 (8 am – 8 pm)