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OtherThe Buck Fire started on Bureau of Land Management land on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:30pm from a lightning strike due to thunderstorm activity. It is exhibiting moderate to high fire activity. Multiple resources are on scene and the Albuquerque Zone Type 3 team has been ordered.
At this time, the Buck Fire is threatening private residences approximately 1.5 miles Northwest and 1 mile east. Live electric transmission lines are in the near vicinity of the fire. The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public should avoid the Buck Fire area.
Smoke may be visible from Highway 12 southeast of the community of Aragon, NM and southwest of Highway 60. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures. Information on air quality and protecting your health can be found online at the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) website nmtracking.org
Evacuations are in place within Garcia Camp on the southeast corner of the fire.
| Current as of | Fri, 06/13/2025 - 15:50 |
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| Incident Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning Strike |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Time Zone | Mountain Standard Time |
| Location | South of Pelona Mountain, Southwest of Magdalena and Datil and Southeast of Aragon. |
| Incident Commander | Bureau of Land Management Albuquerque District. The Albuquerque Zone Type 3 team will assume command of the fire on 6/14/2025 at 1800. |
| Coordinates |
33° 35' 44'' Latitude
-108° 12' 39
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | ~100 |
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| Size | 16,000 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, timber |
| Remarks |
Full suppression.
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| Weather Concerns | Hotter and drier conditions are expected to persist through the weekend within the fire area. |
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