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2022 wildfire in New Mexico
Black Fire
The Black Fire viewed at sunset from NM 51W on 16 May 2022
Date(s ) May 13, 2022 (2022-05-13 ) – July 27, 2022 (2022-07-27 ) Location New Mexico
Coordinates 33°14′42 ″N 107°55′37 ″W / 33.245°N 107.927°W / 33.245; -107.927 Burned area 325,133 acres (131,577 ha ) Deaths 0 Non-fatal injuries Unknown Structures destroyed 2 destroyed, 51 threatened Cause Human, under investigation
Perimeter of Black Fire
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Black Fire (2022) (the United States)
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The Black Fire was a massive wildfire that burned in the northern Black Range in Sierra County , Catron County , and Grant County , Northeast of Silver City , in the state of New Mexico in the United States as part of the 2022 New Mexico wildfire season .[1]
On June 9[2] Whitewater–Baldy complex Fire to become the second largest fire in modern New Mexico history, behind the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire .[3] [4]
As of 25 June 2022[update] ha ) and is 70% contained. The fire has destroyed 2 structures and threatens an additional 51 structures nearby. The footprint of the fire spans approximately 33 miles north to south, and 30 miles east to west.
The Black fire started on May 13, due to human cause.
The origin of the fire was centered on "Me-Own Air Strip" off of Forest Road 150 near Middle Mesa, in a rural area of Gila National Forest.
In the span of one week the fire grew to 100,000 acres. As of May 21st there are 615 personnel working on the fire. The fire is being managed by a type 2 team, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5, led by Mike Spilde.
The region has been experiencing sustained critical fire weather conditions, including red flag warnings , which are contributing to explosive fire growth.
Between May 15th and May 17th, the fire grew over 27,000 acres per a day, fueled by red flag conditions. On May 18, the Black Fire became the fourth largest wildfire in recorded New Mexico state history.
As of 21 May 2022[update]
As of 31 May 2022[update]
As of 9 June 2022[update]
As of 25 June 2022[update]
Impacts [ edit ]
Much of the burn area encompasses the Aldo Leopold Wilderness .
The fire has burned over 41 miles of the Continental Divide Trail , as well as 7.5 miles of the scenic spur trail to Reeds Peak . The CDT has been rerouted to avoid the fire.[5] [6] [7] [8]
Injuries, deaths, and destruction [ edit ]
No fatalities have been reported as a result of the Black Fire.
Closures and evacuations [ edit ]
Gila National Forest was under level 2 fire restrictions and New Mexico Highways 59 and 152 were closed.
Environmental [ edit ]
Smoke from the Black Fire, in addition to the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire burning in northern New Mexico, has contributed to poor air quality throughout the region.[9]
Cultural [ edit ]
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the historic mining town of Winston, New Mexico , are in the vicinity of the fire. Protective measures have been deployed by the Forest Service in order to prevent damage to historical cabins.[10]
Progression and containment status [ edit ]
Acreage and containment figures for the Black Fire:
Fire containment statusGray : contained; Red : active; %: percent contained;
Date
Area burnedkm 2
Containment
May 13
200 (1 )
May 14
500 (2 )
May 15
1,174 (5 )[11]
May 16
18,762 (76 )[12]
May 17
56,132 (227)[13]
May 18
77,529 (314)[14]
May 19
93,014 (376)[15]
May 20
104,969 (425)[16]
May 21
120,785 (489)[17]
May 22
130,224 (527)[18]
May 23
146,479 (593)[19]
May 24
154,911 (627)[20]
May 25
167,378 (677)[21]
May 26
179,539 (727)[22]
May 27
191,459 (775)[23]
May 28
212,118 (858)[24]
May 29
228,311 (924)[25]
May 30
241,403 (977)[26]
May 31
246,648 (998)[27]
June 1
254,840 (1,031)[28]
June 2
262,695 (1,063)[29]
June 3
264,657 (1,071)[30]
June 4
268,218 (1,085)[31]
June 5
278,188 (1,126)[32]
June 6
287,273 (1,163)[33]
June 7
292,770 (1,185)[34]
June 8
296,895 (1,201)[35]
June 9
298,440 (1,208)[36]
June 10
300,336 (1,215)[37]
June 11
304,550 (1,232)[38]
June 12
304,550 (1,232)[39]
June 13
311,692 (1,261)[40]
June 14
312,519 (1,265)[41]
June 15
317,676 (1,286)[42]
June 16
320,971 (1,299)[43]
June 17
324,132 (1,312)[44]
June 18
324,909 (1,315)[45]
June 19
325,042 (1,315)[46]
June 20
325,111 (1,316)[47]
June 21
325,115 (1,316)[48]
June 22
325,128 (1,316)[49]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ KOB, Jonathan Fjeld (9 June 2022). "Black Fire becomes second largest wildfire in New Mexico history" . KOB.com .
^ "Our Land: New Mexico's Environmental Past, Present and Future | Black Fire Grows to NM's Third Largest | Season 5 | Episode 51" . PBS . Our Land: New Mexico’s Environmental Past, Present and Future. Retrieved 12 June 2022 .
^ Miller, Elizabeth (23 May 2022). "Fires Have Closed the CDT in New Mexico—and the Reopening Could Be More Than a Month Away" . Backpacker . Retrieved 10 June 2022 .
^ "Black Mountain Fire CDT Re-route" (PDF) . Retrieved 10 June 2022 .
^ Davis, Theresa (5 November 2020). "A needed detour: NM volunteers reroute portion of Continental Divide Trail - Albuquerque Journal" . www.abqjournal.com . Retrieved 10 June 2022 .
^ Affairs, Gila National Forest Public (24 May 2018). "Gila National Forest – CDT Alternate Route, Buzzard Fire, Reserve Ranger District" . NM Fire Info .
^ Goldberg, Julia (2022-05-01). "Wildfire's Rapid Spread Worries New Mexico Officials" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2022-05-01 .
^ Wadas, Natalie (9 June 2022). "Firefighters 'wrap' historic, vulnerable buildings in path of Black Fire" . KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos . Retrieved 10 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Update for May 15, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 15 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Update 5-16-22" . NM Fire Info . 16 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Update for May 17, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 17 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – May 18, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 18 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – May 19, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 19 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – May 20, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 20 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – May 21, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 21 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – May 22, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 22 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Update – May 23, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 23 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Update – May 24, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 24 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Update – May 25, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 25 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022 .
^ Officer, Public Information (26 May 2022). "Black Fire Daily Update: 5/26/22" . NM Fire Info . Retrieved 26 May 2022 .
^ Officer, Public Information (27 May 2022). "Black Fire Daily Update: 5/27/22" . NM Fire Info . Retrieved 1 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – May 28, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 28 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Update – May 29, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 29 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – May 30, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 30 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – May 31, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 1, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 1 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 2, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 2 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 3, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 3 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 4, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 4 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 5, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 5 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 6, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 6 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 7, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 7 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 8, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 8 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 9, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 9 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 10, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 10 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 11, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 11 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 12, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 12 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire Daily Update – June 13, 2022" . NM Fire Info . 13 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022 .
^ "Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 Assumes Command of Black Fire" . NM Fire Info . 14 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022 .
^ "Very dry weather conditions test the Black Fire" . NM Fire Info . 15 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022 .
^ "Black Fire community meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in Hillsboro" . NM Fire Info . 16 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022 .
^ "Additional containment added to the Black Fire" . NM Fire Info . 17 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022 .
^ "Rain falls over the Black Fire, New Mexico Highway 152 reopens" . NM Fire Info . 18 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022 .
^ "Containment climbs on the Black Fire" . NM Fire Info . 19 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022 .
^ "Flood Watch for flash flooding on the Black Fire" . NM Fire Info . 20 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022 .
^ "Evacuation status lifted on the Black Fire" . NM Fire Info . 21 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022 .
^ "Suppression repair continues despite rains on the Black Fire" . NM Fire Info . 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022 .
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