EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Gila National Forest is reporting a new wildfire in the area near Glenwood, New Mexico.
The Crimson Fire, as it is being called, is located about 15 miles southeast of Glenwood, which is the gateway to the famous Catwalk National Recreation Trail.
The fire started on Monday, Aug. 25 and was caused by lightning, Gila National Forest officials said.
The fire is located on a ridge between Rain Creek and West Mogollon Creek within the 2012 Whitewater Baldy complex fire scar.
Smoke may be visible from U.S. Highway 180.
The Crimson Fire is located in “very steep, rugged, and inaccessible terrain in the Gila Wilderness,” officials said.
Firefighter safety is of the highest concern in this area, which has a high density of snags and long evacuation times in case of injury. A type 3 helicopter is currently assigned to assist with firefighting efforts.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon and evening, with the possibility of isolated showers and thunderstorms again Wednesday afternoon and through the week.
Gusty outflow winds can be expected in the vicinity of passing storms. High temperatures in the fire area are expected to be around 80 degrees through the week, with overnight lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
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