2025-Turkeyfeather-GNF (2025-07-08)

24,128 acre wildfire (25% contained)

InciWeb page: NMGNF 2025TurkeyfeatherGNF Status: Active Size: 24,128 acre Contained: 25%

2025-Turkeyfeather-GNF Live Perimeter Growth

2025-Turkeyfeather-GNF Fire Growth History

2025-Turkeyfeather-GNF Containment History

2025-Turkeyfeather-GNF Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2025 Other

Fire management transitions back to Gila National Forest from incident management team at 6:00 AM due to minimal fire behavior and ongoing monsoonal moisture. Operations continue at reduced scale.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update for July 22nd | NM Fire Info (2025-07-22) Goose Fire remains steady, Turkeyfeather fire shows 'minimal behavior' | KTSM 9 News (2025-07-22)

Jul 22, 2025 Other

Containment increases to 25% due to continued monsoonal moisture and minimal fire behavior. Fire remains at 24,128 acres with reduced activity.

Sources: Goose Fire remains steady, Turkeyfeather fire shows 'minimal behavior' | KTSM 9 News (2025-07-22)

Jul 20, 2025 Other

Widespread wetting rains help minimize fire behavior. Fire at 24,128 acres, 23% contained, primarily creeping and smoldering in areas southeast of Willow Creek and around Moonshine Canyon.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update for July 20th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-20) Goose, Turkeyfeather fires show little growth -- update for Sunday, July 20, 2025 (2025-07-20)

Jul 19, 2025 Other

Five new lightning-caused fire starts quickly suppressed by firefighters in vicinity of Turkeyfeather wildfire. All new fires contained before spreading.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update for July 20th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-20) Goose, Turkeyfeather fires show little growth -- update for Sunday, July 20, 2025 (2025-07-20)

Jul 18, 2025 Other

Additional structure protection measures added to Willow Creek subdivision. Crews continue monitoring fire growth and mopping up residual heat along Forest Road 28.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update for July 18th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-18)

Jul 15, 2025 Other

Gila Las Cruces Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team assumes command of Turkeyfeather Wildfire at 6:00 PM. Fire reaches 22,286 acres with 19% containment.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire – July 15th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-15) Turkeyfeather Wildfire – July 14th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-14)

Jul 13, 2025 Other

Structure protection measures established for Willow Creek subdivision as fire spreads southwest. Crews finished preparations and are establishing water sources and hoses near structures.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update – July 13th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-13) Turkeyfeather Wildfire – July 14th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-14)

Jul 11, 2025 Other

Turkeyfeather Fire merges with nearby Chicken Fire, bringing total acreage to approximately 14,140 acres. Both fires were lightning-caused and burning in similar areas of the Gila Wilderness.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update – July 13th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-13) Gila National Forest | Turkeyfeather Fire: July 12, 2025 Update | Forest Service (2025-07-12)

2025-Turkeyfeather-GNF Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2025 Other

Fire management transitions back to Gila National Forest from incident management team at 6:00 AM due to minimal fire behavior and ongoing monsoonal moisture. Operations continue at reduced scale.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update for July 22nd | NM Fire Info (2025-07-22) Goose Fire remains steady, Turkeyfeather fire shows 'minimal behavior' | KTSM 9 News (2025-07-22)

Jul 22, 2025 Other

Containment increases to 25% due to continued monsoonal moisture and minimal fire behavior. Fire remains at 24,128 acres with reduced activity.

Sources: Goose Fire remains steady, Turkeyfeather fire shows 'minimal behavior' | KTSM 9 News (2025-07-22)

Jul 20, 2025 Other

Widespread wetting rains help minimize fire behavior. Fire at 24,128 acres, 23% contained, primarily creeping and smoldering in areas southeast of Willow Creek and around Moonshine Canyon.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update for July 20th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-20) Goose, Turkeyfeather fires show little growth -- update for Sunday, July 20, 2025 (2025-07-20)

Jul 19, 2025 Other

Five new lightning-caused fire starts quickly suppressed by firefighters in vicinity of Turkeyfeather wildfire. All new fires contained before spreading.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update for July 20th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-20) Goose, Turkeyfeather fires show little growth -- update for Sunday, July 20, 2025 (2025-07-20)

Jul 18, 2025 Other

Additional structure protection measures added to Willow Creek subdivision. Crews continue monitoring fire growth and mopping up residual heat along Forest Road 28.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update for July 18th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-18)

Jul 15, 2025 Other

Gila Las Cruces Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team assumes command of Turkeyfeather Wildfire at 6:00 PM. Fire reaches 22,286 acres with 19% containment.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire – July 15th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-15) Turkeyfeather Wildfire – July 14th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-14)

Jul 13, 2025 Other

Structure protection measures established for Willow Creek subdivision as fire spreads southwest. Crews finished preparations and are establishing water sources and hoses near structures.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update – July 13th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-13) Turkeyfeather Wildfire – July 14th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-14)

Jul 11, 2025 Other

Turkeyfeather Fire merges with nearby Chicken Fire, bringing total acreage to approximately 14,140 acres. Both fires were lightning-caused and burning in similar areas of the Gila Wilderness.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update – July 13th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-13) Gila National Forest | Turkeyfeather Fire: July 12, 2025 Update | Forest Service (2025-07-12)

2025-Turkeyfeather-GNF Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 18, 2025 Other

Additional structure protection measures added to Willow Creek subdivision. Crews continue monitoring fire growth and mopping up residual heat along Forest Road 28.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update for July 18th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-18)

Jul 13, 2025 Other

Structure protection measures established for Willow Creek subdivision as fire spreads southwest. Crews finished preparations and are establishing water sources and hoses near structures.

Sources: Turkeyfeather Wildfire Update – July 13th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-13) Turkeyfeather Wildfire – July 14th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-14)

Jul 10, 2025 Other

Wilderness area trail closures advised - fire burning near Lilley Park Trail #164, Iron Creek Mesa Trail #171, and Cooper Trail #141. Visitors should remain cautious in Mimbres Valley corridor.

Sources: Gila National Forest | Turkeyfeather Fire: July 10, 2025 Update | Forest Service (2025-07-10) Turkeyfeather Fire Update – July 10th | NM Fire Info (2025-07-10)