Little Bear Fire | |
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Date(s) | June 4 - July 30, 2012 |
Location | New Mexico |
Statistics | |
Total area | 44,330 acres (179.4 km2) |
Impacts | |
Structures destroyed | 254 |
Ignition | |
Cause | Lightning |
The Little Bear Fire wildfire in New Mexico on June 4, 2012 burned 44,330 acres and 254 buildings. [1] The previously most destructive fire was the Cerro Grande Fire. The fire began on June 4, 2012 from a lightning strike and quickly grew out of control due to dry, windy conditions. The Little Bear Fire was contained by July 30, 2012 according to Federal Emergency Management Agency. [2]
There was no loss of human life at all, but one couple in the evacuation zone reported that they received at least one call to evacuate the area. [3] The New Mexico government did an effective job of notifying the public about the fire and mitigating damages. [3]
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