Wildfire in West Central Highlands, New Mexico

The Encerrita Wildfire was a lightning start discovered within the El Malpais National Monument. The fire burned a total of 2,499 acres resulting in no damage or loss of life.

The Encerrita Wildfire was a lightning caused wildfire discovered June 15th approximately 15 miles south-southwest of Grants, NM within the El Malpais National Monument. A favorable fire growth pattern allowed the fire to grow in its first few days surpassing 1,000 acres within 72 hours of its discovery. A turn to a wetter weather pattern abated fire growth on June 19th and onwards as the wildfire was then managed through June 24th.