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The Cerro Grande Fire [1] was a prescribed-burn forest fire in Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States of America, that occurred in May of 2000.The fire started as a controlled burn on May 4, 2000, and became uncontrolled owing to high winds and drought conditions.
The original plan was drafted after the 2000 Cerro Grande Fire raged through Los Alamos, burning more than 200 homes and dozens of structures at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Cerro Grande Fire: New Mexico: Burned about 420 dwellings in Los Alamos, New Mexico, damaged >100 buildings at Los Alamos National Laboratory; $1 billion damage. 2001: 9,300 acres (3,800 ha) Thirtymile Fire: Washington: Killed 4 firefighters. 2002: 92,000 acres (37,000 ha) Ponil Complex Fire: New Mexico: Also called the Philmont fire. 2002: ...
Cerro Grande (New Mexico), a summit near Los Alamos, New Mexico that was the starting point of a major forest fire in May 2000; Cerro Grande (Chihuahua), a prominent mountain overlooking Chihuahua City; Cerro Grande (San Luis Potosí), a mountain in San Luis Potosí; Cerro Ciénaga Grande, a mountain in the Salta Province of Argentina
Jul. 24—A newly released report from the U.S. Forest Service says the 2022 Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez Mountains was the third fire last year in New Mexico caused by a prescribed burn gone awry.
The resulting wildfire, known as the Cerro Grande Fire, eventually claimed 46,925 acres (189.90 km 2), some 250 houses in Los Alamos, and devastated Santa Clara Canyon. Puye Cliff Dwellings site has been reopened to the public. Current information can be obtained from Santa Clara Pueblo. [8]
A viral video showing a group of young men fleeing the initial site of the massive Palisades fire in Los Angeles, USA, has fueled intense online speculation and conspiracy theories. The blaze ...
Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire; Capitan Gap Fire; Cerro Grande Fire; Cerro Pelado Fire; D. Dome Fire; J. Johnson Fire; L. La Mesa Fire; Las Conchas Fire; List of New ...