Elk Fire near Reserve grows to 229 acres
SILVER CITY - The Elk Fire near Reserve has grown to an estimated 229 acres in the Gila National Forest. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The wildfire started the morning of March 31 under unknown circumstances. It was previously reported that lightning was the cause, but that has been amended by the U.S. Forest Service.
The fire is burning about 30 miles east of Reserve in Catron County. Resources have been working on hot spotting and securing lines. They report that fire activity has been minimal there has been some interior smoke from stumps and heavy fuels burning.