Lightning leads to start of 'Baca Fire' north of Quemado

Lightning leads to start of 'Baca Fire' north of Quemado

CATRON COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Lightning has sparked a fire north of Quemado on Thursday, according to fire officials. The "Baca Fire" has burnt 3.04 acres as of late Thursday afternoon. Start Date/Time: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Cause: Lightning Size: 3.04 acres Location: 2 miles North of Quemado, "BLM Jurisdiction 34 22 .352 x 108 28 .15, T2N R16W Sec. 25." Resources: N/A Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, pinon juniper Containme…

Baca Fire – New fire start north of Quemado, NM *UPDATED – State Jurisdiction*

Thursday June 26, 2025 Reported date: June 26, 2025 @ 10:56 a.m. Containment: 0%       Cause: Lightning       Size: 3.04 acres Location: UPDATED – State Jurisdiction, 2 miles North of Quemado. Fuels: Grass, Pinon Juniper Fire behavior: Low potential, Smoldering, Blacklined itself. Values at risk: Private land to the north. Resources Assigned: Forest Service Resources from the Gila NF/Quemado RD. No additional needs. Type […]