Wildfire — South Central Mountains, New Mexico

2012-06-04 to 2012-06-22 · South Central Mountains, New Mexico

Event narrative

This lightning sparked wildfire erupted on the afternoon of June 4, 2012 then spread rapidly overnight during strong gusty winds. The wildfire consumed more than 41,000 acres, destroyed 254 residential structures, 12 outbuildings, and forced numerous evacuations across the region.

Wider weather episode

This lightning sparked wildfire erupted on the afternoon of June 4, 2012 then spread rapidly overnight during strong gusty winds. The wildfire consumed more than 41,000 acres, destroyed 242 residential structures, 12 outbuildings, and forced numerous evacuations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 378418. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.