Wildfire — Southwest, Puerto Rico

2014-03-30 · Southwest, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A wildfire was reported at the Cartagena Lagoon National Wildlife Refuge in Lajas. 25 acres burnt.

Wider weather episode

Low relative humidity, combined with strong winds at the surface, produced favorable conditions for fire.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 508099. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.