Black Fire (2022)
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.
| Black Fire | |
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The Black Fire viewed at sunset from NM 51W on 16 May 2022 | |
| Date(s) | May 13, 2022 – July 27, 2022 |
| Location | New Mexico
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| Coordinates | 33.245°N 107.927°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 325,133 acres (131,577 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | Unknown |
| Structures destroyed | 2 destroyed, 51 threatened |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Human, under investigation |
| Map | |
Location in New Mexico Black Fire (2022) (the United States) | |
On June 9 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. Previously, on May 27, it had become the third largest fire in state history.
As of 25 June 2022, the Black Fire has burned 325,133 acres (131,577 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.