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.

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.