The 2022 New Mexico wildfire season is an ongoing series of wildfires burning throughout the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of 24 June 2022, 899,453 acres (363,996 ha) had burned across the state, including 31 fires greater than 100 acres.[2] The acres-burned figure for 2022 is far above the 1995-2015 average of approximately 270,000 acres burned annually, with the fire season in the state expected to continue until the advent of the regular North American Monsoon weather pattern throughout the Southwestern United States in the summer.[3][4] A number of factors have contributed to the severe wildfire season. The majority of the state is experiencing extreme to exceptional drought conditions as part of a broader severe drought in the North American west, fueled by climate change.[5] A reduced 2021-2022 winter snowpack, long periods of higher-than-normal temperatures, and sustained strong winds have resulted in extreme fire conditions and a number of significant incidents.[6][7][4] The season has seen a large number of significant wildfires.[8] In early April 2022, the McBride Fire destroyed over 200 structures and killed two people. Since April 2022, the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire grew to become the largest fire in New Mexico history.[9] It destroyed over 900 structures.[10] Thousands of state residents have been forced to evacuate for extended periods of times, and the fires have produced smoke plumes with severe effects on air quality and health throughout New Mexico.[11] List of wildfires[edit]The following is a list of fires that burned more than 1,000 acres (400 ha), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or were otherwise notable. See also[edit]
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How many fires does New Mexico have in 2022?So far, there have been at least 20 major wildfires in the state.In the map below, see where wildfires have burned and how large they've become. The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire and the Black Fire have become two of the largest wildfires in New Mexico's recorded history.
Where is the big fire in New Mexico located?The Whitewater-Baldy Fire Complex on the Gila National Forest, which is now the largest fire in recorded history in New Mexico, began as two separate lightning-caused fires in the Gila Wilderness.
What cities are near the New Mexico fire?Cities near Angel Fire, New Mexico:. Taos, NM.. Espanola, NM.. Las Vegas, NM.. Raton, NM.. Santa Fe, NM.. Los Alamos, NM.. Trinidad, CO.. Alamosa, CO.. Is New Mexico wildfire contained?ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — More than four grueling months and $300 million later, the federal government has declared the largest wildfire in New Mexico's recorded history 100% contained, a notable milestone but just another step in what local residents and officials say will be a long journey toward recovery.
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