Wildfire in Lincoln County, New Mexico

Wildfire March 24, 2002 – March 26, 2002 · Lincoln County, New Mexico

$5.0M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

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 5280733. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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