On Saturday, officials said crews continued full suppression operations across the Trout Fire located 12 miles north of Silver City. Fire officials said that crews are working diligently to strengthen control lines, protect values at risk and respond to active fire behavior. Firefighters on the southwestern flank adapted to increased fire behavior early on Saturday as fire crossed over the ridge approximately one mile southeast of Signal Peak, according to officials.
Fire officials said on Saturday that aircraft responded with water and retardant drops to slow the fire’s movement. Officials said that on the north end, crews mopped up and backhauled excess equipment and supplies as chipping operations continued along the Highway 15 corridor.
On Saturday, officials reported the Trout Fire to be at 46,359 acres and 19 percent contained.
Officials said evacuations and road closures remain in place for public safety, potential flash flooding, and support uninterrupted access for ongoing firefighting efforts.
According to officials, the Red Cross has established an evacuation shelter at the Grant County Convention Center (3031 US-180, Silver City, NM 88061. High Desert Humane Society will accommodate pets, and the rodeo grounds at the Southwest Horseman's Association are open to receive livestock.
Evacuations as of June 21, 2025, 9 pm MDT:
GO (Level 3) – Zones 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 26
SET (Level 2) – Zones 8, 9, 14B, 16, 27
READY (Level 1) – Zones 14A, 15B, 20, 28, 29
Officials said that material donations can only be accepted by the Salvation Army. Donations may be dropped off from 9 am to 5 pm at the Silver City Recreation Center, 1016 N Silver Street, Silver City, NM 8806. Financial donations are accepted by the American Red Cross and Salvation Army.
Additional information:
Closures & Fire Restrictions:
Road closures: https://www.nmroads.com/default.html?v=2025012001
Gila National Forest Closure order: (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts/trout-fire-area-closure-updated- 6172025)
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions: (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/gila/alerts/stage-2-fire- restrictions)
Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR): (https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_3951).