Wildfire — West Central Highlands, New Mexico

2022-06-09 to 2022-06-16 · West Central Highlands, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Cerro Bandera Fire began on June 9th on private land within the El Malpais National Monument. Dry and windy conditions allowed this fire to spread to 939 acres before it was contained on June 16th. Four structures, including one home, were destroyed. No other information was given. Damages are estimated.

Wider weather episode

The Cerro Bandera fire began on private land within the El Malpais National Monument near Highway 53 in Cibola County. Dry and windy conditions allowed the fire to spread quickly. Four structures, including one home, were lost during the fire. The wildfire was contained on June 16th with 939 acres burned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1025572. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.