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SILVER CITY, N.M. – Three new wildfires started burning in the Gila National Forest this week impacting several hundred acres of land.
The Johnson Fire started May 20 by lightning about 11 miles west of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Fire activity is moderate, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The fire is roughly 250 acres in size with the potential to grow 200 more acres. Firefighter objectives include ensuring safety for the public and fire personnel as well as allowing the fire to burn in the forest naturally.
The Drummond and Trujillo Fires started May 19 by lightning. They are burning several acres near Emory Pass. They are burning in the 2013 Silver Fire scar, in an area dangerous for firefighters to navigate. Personnel are monitoring the activity from Emory Pass and working to ensure the fire stays south of New Mexico Highway 152. The strategy is ultimately full suppression.