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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Issues Emergency Declaration in Response to Trout Fire
- On June 17, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency to support firefighting efforts for the Trout Fire near Silver City in Grant County, New Mexico.
- The declaration followed the rapid expansion of two wildfires, the Trout Fire and Buck Fire, fueled by critically dry conditions and gusty, unpredictable winds.
- Fire crews, including 755 personnel and 19 crews with multiple helicopters, are using defensive backfiring, bulldozer lines, and handlines while evacuation orders and road closures remain in effect.
- A smoke advisory remains in effect through 3 p.m. on June 17, cautioning that poor air quality—primarily due to PM 10 particles—could cause eye irritation and exacerbate respiratory issues.
- The emergency enables resource allocation and National Guard deployment to assist firefighting and evacuations amid continued critical fire weather and persistent hot, dry conditions.
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Ongoing fires affect air quality and health complications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The current Trout Fire north of Silver City has burned more than 76,000 acres. The Buck Fire, burning southeast of Aragon, in Catron county, has burned more than 58,000 acres. Both fires have worsened El Paso's air quality due to the smoke. El Paso's air quality is poor for today and exposure may result in eye and throat irritation, aggravated asthma, and difficulty breathing. Today's main pollutant is PM 10, which are p…
State Issues Smoke Advisory For Southwestern New Mexico In Wake Of Trout And Buck Fires
NMHealth News: SANTA FE — The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment issued a smoke advisory for communities affected by the Trout Fire in the Silver City area and the Buck Fire near Aragon. Pending further notice, the advisory is in effect in Grant and Catron counties. Smoke from the Buck Fire may be visible from Highway 12 southeast of the community of Aragon and southwest of Highway 60. The Trout Fire, north of Silver City, is expec…
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issues emergency declaration in response to Trout Fire
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issues emergency declaration in response to Trout FireGov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency declaration as the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest continues to spread. SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an emergency declaration as the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest continues to spread. The fire has burned almost 25,000 acres about 12 miles north of Silver City. The executive order…
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