Salvation Fire | |
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Date(s) | June 27 - July 2, 1974 |
Location | Gila National Forest, New Mexico |
Coordinates | 33°38′21″N 108°20′49″W / 33.63917°N 108.34694°W |
Statistics | |
Total area | 26,000 acres (110 km2) |
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Salvation Fire in the Gila National Forest of southwestern New Mexico burned some 26,000 acres (105 km2)[1] from 27 June to 2 July 1974. It was started by lightning along with some 300 other wildfires,[2] but was one of the last to be contained due to the rugged terrain.
The fire was located some 60 miles north of Silver City and 24 miles east-southeast of Reserve.[3] In addition to local fire-fighting crews, crews came from as far away as Montana. In addition several U.S. Army units were dispatched to help contain the blaze.[3]
The fire received its name from the Forest Service, since it originated near Salvation Peak.[4]