Iron Fire (NMGNF)

First Reported: 2025-05-05 03:19:30 UTC on May 05, 2025
Inciweb page: NMGNF Iron Fire
Size: 482 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 100%
Iron Fire (2025-05-05)
482 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Reserve, New Mexico, United States
Nearby Fires:
Buck Fire (2025-06-12)
57,753 acre wildfire (91% contained)
Reserve, New Mexico, United States
Trout Fire (2025-06-13)
47,294 acre wildfire (83% contained)
Arenas Valley, New Mexico, United States
Patterson Fire (2025-06-10)
1 acre wildfire (100% contained)
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Paradise Fire (2025-05-27)
727 acre wildfire (92% contained)
Reserve, New Mexico, United States

Wildfire Status:

As of May 14, 2025, the Iron Fire, located in Cooper Canyon within the Gila Wilderness, has been reported as 100% contained. The fire was initially detected on May 4, 2025, and has burned an area of approximately 482 acres. Following its containment, command of the incident has been transferred back to the Gila National Forest, and no further updates are expected on this wildfire.

The response to the Iron Fire involved a coordinated effort by the Gila National Forest Type 5 Organization. Fire agencies utilized various strategies, including drone operations, to monitor and manage the situation effectively. A significant wind event was noted just prior to the transfer of command, highlighting the dynamic weather conditions that can impact firefighting efforts.

The cause of the fire was determined to be lightning, which is a common ignition source in wilderness areas. With the fire now contained, efforts will likely shift to monitoring the area for any potential flare-ups and assessing the ecological impact of the burn.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2025-05-05 0% contained
2025-05-06 0% contained
2025-05-08 10% contained
2025-05-09 45% contained
2025-05-10 92% contained
2025-05-11 98% contained
2025-05-27 100% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2025-05-05 901 acres 1.4 sq mi 3.6 sq km
2025-05-06 901 acres 1.4 sq mi 3.6 sq km
2025-05-08 822 acres 1.3 sq mi 3.3 sq km
2025-05-09 637 acres 1.0 sq mi 2.5 sq km
2025-05-27 482 acres 0.8 sq mi 1.9 sq km