3 fires burning near Silver City now 100% contained

3 fires burning near Silver City now 100% contained

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Three wildfires that were burning in Grant County, New Mexico, are 100 percent contained as of Thursday, May 22, fire officials said. UPDATE: 2 of 3 fires burning near Silver City contained Fire officials said the three fires — the Carrizo, the Outlaw, and the Gallinas — are believed to have been caused by lightning on Saturday, May 17. They are located east of the town of San Lorenzo and south of New Mexico Highwa…

Progress made on Black Range fires - Silvercity Daily Press

Two of the three fires burning in eastern Grant County were reported as contained Tuesday evening, but fire dangers continue, with the state adding to fire restrictions across southern New Mexico. The Gallinas Fire near Sawyers Peak and the Outlaw Fire, about 4 miles south of Pine Flat Mountain, were brought under 100 percent containment late Tuesday, according to the Gila National Forest. Hotshot crews, a Type 2 hand crew and air crews worked t…

Oling Fire 100% Contained

(Wadsworth, NV) — The Oling Fire near Wadsworth is now fully contained. Authorities announced full containment Wednesday night. The burn zone has officially been mapped at 22 acres of land. Firefighters will continue heavy mop-up work today to ensure there are no flare-ups. The fire started on Tuesday afternoon and was initially threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders that have since been lifted.