Wildfire — Southwest, Puerto Rico

2014-06-28 · Southwest, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A wildfire was reported at Pesca y Vida Silvestre forest at Road PR-301 in Cabo Rojo.

Wider weather episode

Strong surface winds, combined with very low relative humidity and enough fuels, aid in the spreading of Wildfires across the southern slopes of Puerto Rico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 530024. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.