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GILA NATIONAL FOREST – Full perimeter containment was reached this week on the Doagy Fire burning in the Gila National Forest while the Johnson Fire grew over 7,000 additional acres since Tuesday.
The national forest released the final update for the Doagy Fire Thursday morning, barring any significant developments. The wildfire was ignited by lightning May 14 and is located northeast of Beaverhead Administrative Site in Catron County.
Size has maintained at 12,785 acres with crews reaching 100% perimeter containment. Pockets of unburned fuel within the perimeter will continue to smolder until the forest receives significant moisture. Smoke will also remain visible.
Crews will continue to monitor the fire and ensure community and environmental safety. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms through Sunday with weather expected to generally be warm and breezy. Conditions will be warm and dry going into next week with low humidity.
Trails, roads closed as Gila wildfires continue
Fire burns 11 miles west of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
SILVER CITY – The Johnson Fire burning in the Gila National Forest nearly doubled in size this week, while the Doagy Fire generally held steady in size and increased in perimeter containment.
The Johnson Fire, 11 miles west of the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, is burning an estimated 13,417 acres of forest land as of Thursday, according to the U.S. Forest Service. This is a 6,117-acre increase since Tuesday with no reported perimeter containment. Fire behavior has been moderate with wind-driven runs, backing and flanking.
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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.