Gordon Fire
Location: Two miles south of Rancho Grande Estates, Reserve Ranger District, Catron County, NM
Start Date: May 7, 2020 Size: 12 acres Cause: Under Investigation
Vegetation: Ponderosa Pine Containment: Expected 5/8/20
Resources: Gila Interagency Hot Shot Crew (IHC) and FS Engines – E661 and 662.

Summary: The Gordon Fire is burning on National Forest Systems land on the Reserve Ranger District, Gila National Forest. The fire has been lined and is expected to be contained this afternoon. Two Type 6 engines and the Gila IHC are working on mopping up and securing the perimeter.

Smoke concerns are minimal at this point, but you could see localized impacts in low lying areas during the morning hours. For information on air quality and protecting your health, and to find guidance on distances and visibility, please visit https://nmtracking.org/fire. Fire information can be found at nmfireinfo.com.

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/gil