Wildfire — Southwest Mountains, New Mexico

2024-06-05 to 2024-06-15 · Southwest Mountains, New Mexico

Event narrative

The Antone Wildfire located within the Gallo and Mangas Mountains south of Quemado in Catron County was a lightning start wildfire. The fire was managed and allowed to grow to a final size of 12,397 acres. There was no damage to property or loss of life.

Wider weather episode

The Antone Wildfire was a lightning start fire located within the Gallo and Mangas Mountains south of Quemado, NM. The fire posed little to no threat to life and property and was managed to a final size of 12,397 acres. The most rapid fire growth occurred early on during favorable elevated to critical fire weather conditions. Containment lines were put around the fire and the fire reached its final size by June 15th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1178657. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.