Wildfire — Far Northwest Highlands, New Mexico

2024-07-18 to 2024-07-26 · Far Northwest Highlands, New Mexico

Event narrative

A lightning start wildfire 27 miles north of Cuba that was managed to 5,800 acres.

Wider weather episode

The Tanques Wildfire was a lightning started fire within the Santa Fe National Forest beginning July 18th, located 27 miles north of Cuba, NM. The fire became a managed wildfire reaching 5,800 acres by July 26th. The fire burned in remote wilderness and caused no damage to any structures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1189117. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.