The Midnight Fire began June 9, approximately eight miles northeast of El Rito (Rio Arriba County), New Mexico, on the El Rito Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. The fire was caused by lightning from a passing storm. Full containment was declared on July 1, 2022.
Current as of | Wed, 07/27/2022 - 12:54 |
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Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning |
Date of Origin | |
Location | 8 miles NNE of El Rito (Rio Arriba County) |
Incident Commander | Carson National Forest |
Coordinates |
36° 27' 1'' Latitude
-106° 13' 28
'' Longitude
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Size | 4,896 Acres |
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Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
Planned Actions |
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