Southwest Area Complex Incident Management Team TEAM 4 – Andrew Mandell – Incident Commander
Containment increases as suppression repair work continues Scattered thunderstorms move across the Trout Fire, prompting flood watches
Daily Update for June 24, 2025
Fire Information Phone: 575-323-8964 (8 am – 8 pm)
Acres: 47,100 Start Date: June 12, 2025 Location: 12 miles north of Silver City, NM
Cause: Under investigation Personnel: 1,400 Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber Containment: 33%
Highlights: Despite facing challenging conditions Monday, firefighters successfully increased containment on the Trout Fire to 33 percent. As scattered storms move through the region, crews remain committed to direct attack when safe to do so.
Operations Update: Hotshot crews working near Signal Peak and Black Peak contended with steep slopes, dense vegetation, and erratic winds, which temporarily slowed operations on Monday. Helicopters, however, were able to drop water along the fire’s western flank, allowing the crews to construct line and implement other suppression tactics closer to the fire’s edge. In areas where the fire is considered contained, firefighters are focused on suppression repair. This work focuses on mitigating disturbances to the landscape caused by firefighting activities and includes building waterbars to improve drainage and mulching to reduce the potential for erosion from heavy equipment. Residents are encouraged to stay alert as changing weather moves into the area, bringing a heightened risk of flooding, especially in burned areas. Flash floods can develop quickly, sending water, mud and debris downslope and creating hazardous conditions. Even moderate rainfall on burned terrain can lead to sudden and dangerous flooding. The current weather system is forecasted to bring one-half inch to 1.5 inches of precipitation to the region today through Thursday.
Evacuations (as of June 21, 2025): Interactive evacuation map (tinyurl.com/39mp9bjm) GO (Level 3) – Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12; SET (Level 2) – Zones 8, 9, 10, 11, 14B, 16, 26; READY (Level 1) – Zones 14A, 15B, 20, 27
Red Cross evacuation shelter is located at Grant County Convention Center (3031 US-180, Silver City, NM 88061). High Desert Humane Society accommodates pets, and rodeo grounds at Southwest Horseman's Association can 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 88061. Financial donations are accepted by the American Red Cross and Salvation Army.
Weather & Smoke: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving across the fire area today with a quarter to a half inch of rain possible. Monitor alerts from the National Weather Service and local officials. 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
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Grant County Non-Emergency Dispatch: 575-388-8840
