The Vics Peak Fire was first reported burning in a remote area of the Apache Kid Wilderness in Cibola National Forest on June 15, 2020. Started by a lightning strike, the fire grew moderately and was monitored by fire crews. However, on June 18, unexpected fire behavior caused the fire to grow in size and two days later it had burned . Fueled by mixed conifer, ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper and mahogany, smoke was visible from Interstate 40, Highway 1, and Highway 107. A temporary flight restriction was put in place over the fire. Forest Road 225 and trails leading into Apache Kid Wilderness were closed.