Observe 'Red Flag' warnings on windy days Headlight staff reports SILVER CITY, N.M. – The Gila National Forest wants to remind our visitors about the importance of campfire safety and your part in preventing human-caused wildland fires. The dry winter and spring combined with strong winds has already brought wildfire season to the Gila National Forest. To date, the forest has seen several small wildfires, as well as the 220-acres Elk Fire. The causes of these fires are under investigation. This past weekend, the Catwalk Recreation Area saw two small wildfires, which combined, equaled .75 acres and there was a .75-acre wildfire on the Quemado Road.