Panther Fire (NMGNF)

First Reported: 2025-07-05 15:49:33 UTC on July 05, 2025
Inciweb page: NMGNF Panther Fire
Size: 80 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 71%
Panther Fire (2025-07-05)
80 acre wildfire (71% contained)
Silver City, New Mexico, United States
Nearby Fires:
Trout Fire (2025-06-13)
47,294 acre wildfire (96% contained)
Arenas Valley, New Mexico, United States
2025-Turkeyfeather-GNF (2025-07-08)
7,028 acre wildfire (0% contained)
Reserve, New Mexico, United States
Buck Fire (2025-06-12)
57,753 acre wildfire (91% contained)
Reserve, New Mexico, United States
Patterson Fire (2025-06-10)
1 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Reserve, New Mexico, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Panther Fire, which was reported on July 2, 2025, at 2:37 PM, is currently active in the Gila National Forest, covering approximately 80 acres. As of July 9, 2025, the fire is 71% contained. The Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the situation on July 4 and is set to hand over management to the Gila National Forest at 6:00 PM today. Concerns regarding the fire can be addressed through the forest's contact number, (575) 388-8201, and updates are also available online.

The cause of the Panther Fire has been determined to be lightning, a natural ignition source. Firefighting efforts remain a priority as personnel continue to work on containment strategies. With 71% of the fire perimeter contained, responders are focusing on securing the remaining areas to prevent further spread. Weather conditions in the region will play a critical role in the firefighting efforts, although specific details about current weather patterns have not been provided.

As the situation develops, the collaboration between various firefighting teams and resources is essential to ensure safety and mitigate the impact of the fire on the surrounding environment and communities. The public is encouraged to stay informed through official channels for the latest updates and safety information regarding the Panther Fire and related incidents.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2025-07-06 0% contained
2025-07-07 0% contained
2025-07-08 32% contained
2025-07-11 71% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2025-07-05 80 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.3 sq km
2025-07-11 80 acres 0.1 sq mi 0.3 sq km