The Johnson Fire was a wildfire that started in Gila National Forest near Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the town of Silver City, New Mexico on May 20, 2021.

The fire burned 88,918 acres (35,984 ha) and was fully contained on July 23, 2021.

[1][3] The cause of the fire is believed to due to a lightning strike.

It has also forced the closure of State Highway 152 between the mileposts 28 and 40.

[7] The National Park Service closed the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument on June 5, 2021, and will remain closed until their order is rescinded.