Wildfire — Far Northwest Highlands, New Mexico

2024-07-11 to 2024-07-18 · Far Northwest Highlands, New Mexico

Event narrative

The lightning caused Mestenas Canyon Wildfire was located roughly 12 miles southwest of Dulce along U.S. Highway 64. The fire grew to 837 acres reaching its containment lines by July 25th.

Wider weather episode

This lightning caused wildfire was discovered within the Jicarilla Ranger District roughly 12 miles southwest of Dulce, NM. The fire was within a deep canyon and produced smoke along U.S. Highway 64.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1183802. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.