Wildfire — Ponce and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

2014-06-28 · Ponce and Vicinity, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A wildfire was reported in Ponce, burning 20 acres in Los Caobos sector.

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 530027. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.