Merrill Fire burning 40 acres in Zuni Mountains
Start Date / Time: 05/23/25Cause: N/ASize: ~40 acresLocation: West of Grants, NM in Zuni Mts. & southeast of Ft. WingateResources: US Forest Service, New Mexico Forestry Division, McKinley County, and aerial supportTypes of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, brush, and logging slash.Containment: 0%Road Closures: N/AEvacuations: N/A
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