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Patterson Fire

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Unit Information

Socorro Field Office 
New Mexico 
New Mexico 
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Socorro Field Office 
New Mexico 
New Mexico 
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Incident Contacts

6/10 - The fire received light rain last night and fire crews were able to get line around the fire perimeter. Size of the fire is updated to 1/2 acre due to mapping. One engine a fire module (small crew) will stay on scene today to secure the perimeter and mop up. This will be the final update unless conditions change.

6/9 - Resources including 4 engines, Gila Interagency Hotshots and a helicopter have responded to a new start east of Aragon, NM. At this time, the Patterson Fire is threatening private residences approximately 1-2 miles west and electric transmission lines 900 yards north. No evacuations are in effect. 

Basic Information
Current as of Tue, 06/10/2025 - 11:07
Incident Time Zone Mountain Standard Time
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin
Incident Time Zone Mountain Standard Time
Location Catron County, south of Highway 12, in-between the town of Aragon to the west and Old Horse Springs to the east.
Incident Commander BLM - Incident Commander Dane Everett
Coordinates 33° 54' 17'' Latitude
-108° 23'
03
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Size 1 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 0%
Fuels Involved

ponderosa pine and grass
Outlook
Remarks

Smoke may be visible from Highway 12 east of the community of Aragon, NM. 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 

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