The Bear Fire in the Gila National Forest has grown to an estimated 2,000 acres and is zero percent contained.Fire officials say the wildfire, located about 18 miles southeast of Quemado, is being fueled by gusty winds and the fire is moving primarily south and southeast.Crews are working to slow its spread and protect nearby homes, private property, and other at-risk resources.Additional personnel arrived Wednesday, bringing the total number of firefighters and support staff assigned to the incident to 132.Catron County Emergency Management and Catron Sheriff’s Office have placed Zones 2, 3, and 4 into SET evacuation status.For more information, visit the Gila National Forest Facebook page.Smoke from the fire is visible from Apache Creek, Quemado, Reserve, Pie Town, Omega, Datil and the surrounding area.Authorities are urging the public to stay away from the area to ensure the safety of both visitors and firefighting personnel.
The Bear Fire in the Gila National Forest has grown to an estimated 2,000 acres and is zero percent contained.
Fire officials say the wildfire, located about 18 miles southeast of Quemado, is being fueled by gusty winds and the fire is moving primarily south and southeast.
Crews are working to slow its spread and protect nearby homes, private property, and other at-risk resources.
Additional personnel arrived Wednesday, bringing the total number of firefighters and support staff assigned to the incident to 132.
Catron County Emergency Management and Catron Sheriff’s Office have placed Zones 2, 3, and 4 into SET evacuation status.
For more information, visit the Gila National Forest Facebook page.
Smoke from the fire is visible from Apache Creek, Quemado, Reserve, Pie Town, Omega, Datil and the surrounding area.
Authorities are urging the public to stay away from the area to ensure the safety of both visitors and firefighting personnel.
