Buck Fire Update
Monday June 23, 2025
Reported date: June 11, 2025 Containment: 88 % Cause: Lightning
Size: 57,753 acres Personnel: 203 Fuels: Grass, timber Strategy: Full Suppression
Fire behavior: Minimal, Smoldering
Operations: Crews successfully secured the northern section of uncontained fireline. Today, they are focused on mopping up and patrolling for any remaining hotspots in that area. One hotshot crew will continue working deeper into the northern interior to ensure no residual heat remains. Engines will patrol the southern and southeastern fire edges today, monitoring for any lingering smoke following yesterday's winds. The roads group is continuing to repair and improve access routes that were heavily utilized during fire operations. Fire managers are also in the process of implementing a comprehensive suppression repair plan to address all impacted areas.
A message from the Incident Commander, Lino Baca: " We're incredibly grateful for the hard work and dedication of all firefighters and support personnel on this incident. Their efforts successfully held the fire with no additional spread. Thank you for your continued support as we work toward full containment."
Weather: Another warm and dry day is expected for today with slightly less wind. Afternoon isolated showers and storms will be a concern as moisture increases through the evening. Max temp 78-83F, Min RH 13-18%, SW 10-15 mph gusts to 22 mph.
Location: Northwest of Winston, Southwest of Magdalena and Datil, and Southeast of Aragon.
Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the top priority. Members of the public should avoid the Buck Fire area. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire. Drones pose a serious
risk to firefighting aircraft "If you fly, we can't!".
Closures: Public should avoid driving on NM 163 within the fire area. The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) has issued a soft closure to discourage any CDT hikers from hiking through the fire area due to public safety and accountability.
Smoke: Minimal smoke is drifting from the fire but may be visible from Highway 12 southeast of the community of Aragon, NM and southwest of Highway 60.
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