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Bear Fire in Gila National Forest now at 97% containment
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dave Burge , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It is located in the Gila National Forest, approximately 18 miles southeast of Quemado.
Fire officials have made significant progress in controlling a wildfire in New Mexico. The blaze has affected a sizable area, covering roughly 7,700 acres of land. It is located in the Gila National Forest, approximately 18 miles southeast of Quemado.
For the latest information on the fire's status, readers can refer to the original report, which provides updates on containment efforts, now reported to be nearly complete.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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