Wildfire — Lincoln, New Mexico

2002-03-24 to 2002-03-26 · near Alto, Lincoln, New Mexico

Wider weather episode

Winds of 45 to 55 mph whipped an accidential fire into a fast moving wildfire that consumed 12,000 acres and 20 homes before crews and air tank attacks gained control in much lighter winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5280733. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.