Black Fire (2022) Explained

Black Fire
Location:New Mexico
Coordinates:33.245°N -107.927°W
Pushpin Map:USA New Mexico#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in New Mexico
Date: –
Area:3251330NaN0
Injuries:Unknown
Fatalities:0
Buildings:2 destroyed, 51 threatened
Cause:Human, under investigation

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] the fire surpassed the Whitewater–Baldy complex Fire to become the second largest fire in modern New Mexico history, behind the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire.[3] Previously, on May 27, it had become the third largest fire in state history.[4]

, the Black Fire has burned 3251330NaN0 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.

Events

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.

, the blaze is over 120,000 acres and 4% contained.

, the blaze is over 246,648 acres and 28% contained.

, the blaze is over 298,440 acres and 44% contained.

, the blaze is over 325,133 acres and 70% contained.

Impacts

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] The CDT has also been rerouted in the past due to previous fires in the area.[7] [8]

Injuries, deaths, and destruction

No fatalities have been reported as a result of the Black Fire.

Closures and evacuations

Gila National Forest was under level 2 fire restrictions and New Mexico Highways 59 and 152 were closed.

Environmental

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

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

Acreage and containment figures for the Black Fire:

Fire containment status
Gray: contained; Red: active; %: percent contained;
DateArea burned
acres (km2) 		Containment
May 132000NaN0
May 145000NaN0
May 1511740NaN0[11]
May 16187620NaN0[12]
May 17561320NaN0[13]
May 18775290NaN0[14]
May 19930140NaN0[15]
May 201049690NaN0[16]
May 211207850NaN0[17]
May 221302240NaN0[18]
May 231464790NaN0[19]
May 241549110NaN0[20]
May 251673780NaN0[21]
May 261795390NaN0[22]
May 271914590NaN0[23]
May 282121180NaN0[24]
May 292283110NaN0[25]
May 302414030NaN0[26]
May 312466480NaN0[27]
June 12548400NaN0[28]
June 22626950NaN0[29]
June 32646570NaN0[30]
June 42682180NaN0[31]
June 52781880NaN0[32]
June 62872730NaN0[33]
June 72927700NaN0[34]
June 82968950NaN0[35]
June 92984400NaN0[36]
June 103003360NaN0[37]
June 113045500NaN0[38]
June 123045500NaN0[39]
June 133116920NaN0[40]
June 143125190NaN0[41]
June 153176760NaN0[42]
June 163209710NaN0[43]
June 173241320NaN0[44]
June 183249090NaN0[45]
June 193250420NaN0[46]
June 203251110NaN0[47]
June 213251150NaN0[48]
June 223251280NaN0[49]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Cruz . Isaac . Black Fire burning north of Mimbres in Gila National Forest; 120,785 acres burned . 22 May 2022 . KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos . 16 May 2022.
  2. Web site: meteorologists . Pedram Javaheri and Allison Chinchar, CNN . Black Fire becomes New Mexico's 2nd largest fire in the state's history . CNN . 9 June 2022 . 10 June 2022.
  3. Web site: KOB . Jonathan Fjeld . Black Fire becomes second largest wildfire in New Mexico history . KOB.com . 9 June 2022.
  4. Web site: 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 . 12 June 2022 . en.
  5. Web site: Miller . Elizabeth . Fires Have Closed the CDT in New Mexico—and the Reopening Could Be More Than a Month Away . Backpacker . 10 June 2022 . en . 23 May 2022.
  6. Web site: Black Mountain Fire CDT Re-route . 10 June 2022.
  7. Web site: Davis . Theresa . A needed detour: NM volunteers reroute portion of Continental Divide Trail - Albuquerque Journal . www.abqjournal.com . 5 November 2020 . 10 June 2022.
  8. News: Affairs . Gila National Forest Public . Gila National Forest – CDT Alternate Route, Buzzard Fire, Reserve Ranger District . NM Fire Info . en . 24 May 2018.
  9. News: Goldberg . Julia . 2022-05-01 . Wildfire's Rapid Spread Worries New Mexico Officials . en-US . The New York Times . 2022-05-01 . 0362-4331.
  10. Web site: Wadas . Natalie . Firefighters 'wrap' historic, vulnerable buildings in path of Black Fire . KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos . 10 June 2022 . 9 June 2022.
  11. Web site: Black Fire Update for May 15, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 22 May 2022 . en . 15 May 2022.
  12. Web site: Black Fire Update 5-16-22 . NM Fire Info . 22 May 2022 . en . 16 May 2022.
  13. Web site: Black Fire Update for May 17, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 22 May 2022 . en . 17 May 2022.
  14. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – May 18, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 22 May 2022 . en . 18 May 2022.
  15. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – May 19, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 22 May 2022 . en . 19 May 2022.
  16. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – May 20, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 22 May 2022 . en . 20 May 2022.
  17. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – May 21, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 22 May 2022 . en . 21 May 2022.
  18. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – May 22, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 24 May 2022 . en . 22 May 2022.
  19. Web site: Black Fire Update – May 23, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 24 May 2022 . en . 23 May 2022.
  20. Web site: Black Fire Update – May 24, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 26 May 2022 . en . 24 May 2022.
  21. Web site: Black Fire Update – May 25, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 26 May 2022 . en . 25 May 2022.
  22. Web site: Officer . Public Information . Black Fire Daily Update: 5/26/22 . NM Fire Info . 26 May 2022 . en . 26 May 2022.
  23. Web site: Officer . Public Information . Black Fire Daily Update: 5/27/22 . NM Fire Info . 1 June 2022 . en . 27 May 2022.
  24. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – May 28, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 1 June 2022 . en . 28 May 2022.
  25. Web site: Black Fire Update – May 29, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 1 June 2022 . en . 29 May 2022.
  26. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – May 30, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 1 June 2022 . en . 30 May 2022.
  27. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – May 31, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 1 June 2022 . en . 31 May 2022.
  28. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 1, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 6 June 2022 . en . 1 June 2022.
  29. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 2, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 6 June 2022 . en . 2 June 2022.
  30. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 3, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 6 June 2022 . en . 3 June 2022.
  31. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 4, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 6 June 2022 . en . 4 June 2022.
  32. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 5, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 6 June 2022 . en . 5 June 2022.
  33. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 6, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 6 June 2022 . en . 6 June 2022.
  34. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 7, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 10 June 2022 . en . 7 June 2022.
  35. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 8, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 10 June 2022 . en . 8 June 2022.
  36. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 9, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 10 June 2022 . en . 9 June 2022.
  37. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 10, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 12 June 2022 . en . 10 June 2022.
  38. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 11, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 12 June 2022 . en . 11 June 2022.
  39. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 12, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 16 June 2022 . en . 12 June 2022.
  40. Web site: Black Fire Daily Update – June 13, 2022 . NM Fire Info . 16 June 2022 . en . 13 June 2022.
  41. Web site: Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team 4 Assumes Command of Black Fire . NM Fire Info . 16 June 2022 . en . 14 June 2022.
  42. Web site: Very dry weather conditions test the Black Fire . NM Fire Info . 16 June 2022 . en . 15 June 2022.
  43. Web site: Black Fire community meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in Hillsboro . NM Fire Info . 22 June 2022 . en . 16 June 2022.
  44. Web site: Additional containment added to the Black Fire . NM Fire Info . 22 June 2022 . en . 17 June 2022.
  45. Web site: Rain falls over the Black Fire, New Mexico Highway 152 reopens . NM Fire Info . 22 June 2022 . en . 18 June 2022.
  46. Web site: Containment climbs on the Black Fire . NM Fire Info . 22 June 2022 . en . 19 June 2022.
  47. Web site: Flood Watch for flash flooding on the Black Fire . NM Fire Info . 22 June 2022 . en . 20 June 2022.
  48. Web site: Evacuation status lifted on the Black Fire . NM Fire Info . 22 June 2022 . en . 21 June 2022.
  49. Web site: Suppression repair continues despite rains on the Black Fire . NM Fire Info . 22 June 2022 . en . 22 June 2022.

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