Wildfire — Jemez Mountains, New Mexico

2022-06-01 to 2022-06-15 · Jemez Mountains, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Cerro Pelado Fire, which began in April 2022 and grew rapidly during the month of May, was finally contained by June 15th. The wildfire burned 45,605 acres during this time. No known structures were burned during June.

Wider weather episode

The Cerro Pealdo Fire started in April 2022 and was finally contained by mid-June. The wildfire burned 45,605 acres in the Santa Fe National Forest.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1025568. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.