Grant County Fire Departments – Oct. 18 through Oct. 24, 2026

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Cliff/Gila Volunteer Fire Department

Thursday, Oct. 22

Brush fire
70 Mesa Road, Cliff
Caller can see smoke/no active flames/looks like it was either a shed or weeds that look burnt. CGVFD received callout. GCSO deputy advised 'pile on fire' next to the residence/going to see if I can find water.

Silver City Fire Department

Monday, Oct. 19

Structure fire
801 Old Mill Road
Started with a box on fire. NMSP officer advised large structure fire at old warehouse. Second page for Fort Bayard VFD. SCFD-E11 advised to get with street department or SCPD to get two pieces of heavy machinery moved/have power and gas. SCFD-L1 advised to have EMS on standby/they have electricity and gas. SCPD was advised to locate the construction company. SCPD officer advised they were able to move the diesel equipment. E11 advised to page out Pinos Altos and Whiskey Creek VFDs and have Grant County Fire Manager respond. PAVFD advised received page.

Thursday, Oct. 22

Fire, other
1007 N. Pope Street
Caller advised they can see a small fire on the side of the building/it looks to be contained/the door to the building is turquoise. SCPD officer was advised.

Homeowner education series on preparing Grant County

Advanced Airlines flies out of Silver City to Phoenix and Albuquerque

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Grant County Fire Departments – Oct. 18 through Oct. 24, 2026

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