A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team, led by Mike Natharius, is assessing fire damage from the Trout Fire. BAER teams quickly evaluate burned landscapes to determine the risk of post-fire flooding, debris flows, and other hazards on National Forest lands. As threats are found, they recommend emergency stabilization measures to protect human life, property, and critical natural and cultural [...]

In Trout Fire News: The Commons, in partnership with the Gila Community Foundation, will be assuming responsibility for the Salvation Army donation bank to continue providing essential supplies to those affected by the Trout Fire. Distribution of supplies will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 [...]

The Commons is committed to supporting both immediate and long-term recovery efforts by providing food resources to community members across Grant County and neighboring areas affected by the Trout Fire. Through its own initiatives and in collaboration with partner organizations, The Commons will continue to play an active role in ensuring food security and offering community support. Additionally, the organization [...]

The Grant County Air Information and Research for a Well-Informed Society (Grant County AIRWISE) is informing residents that, due to poor air quality caused by the Trout Fire, they can monitor local air conditions in real time through the Grant County AIRWISE community air quality monitoring network. This network provides critical, up-to-date data to help individuals make informed decisions to [...]

In Trout Fire News: In response to the Trout Fire, the City of Lordsburg has opened Veterans Park to those in need of a safe and temporary place to stay. The park is available for individuals seeking a location to rest, set up tents, or find respite. No permits are required, and water access is available on-site. To ensure the [...]