Wildfire in Quay County, New Mexico

The 352 wildfire ignited along NM 469 north of San Jon and east Tucumcari. The fire was wind driven and quickly grew to 2,674 acres before with smoke visible from I-40. NM 469 was closed north of San Jon and state officials were conducting house-to-house notifications for residences nearby. Two abandoned structures were destroyed.

Strong winds and very low humidity resulting in critical fire weather conditions were present over much of east-central NM February 9th. Two fire starts in Quay and eastern San Miguel Counties respectively named the 352 and Leche wildfires rapidly grew before being mostly contained within 24 to 36 hours.