Black Fire officially third largest wildfire in New Mexico history
The Black Fire grew by over 12,000 acres in the Gila National Forest since Tuesday, making it the third-largest wildfire in the history of New Mexico.
Source: dispatch.com
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The Black Fire grew by over 12,000 acres in the Gila National Forest since Tuesday, making it the third-largest wildfire in the history of New Mexico.
The fire in the Gila National Forest is 31 miles from Truth or Consequences.
The Black fire was reported to be over 212,100 acres and 18 percent contained.
On Sunday, the fire was reported to be at over 228,300 acres and 19 percent contained.
The Black Fire gained nearly another 12,000 acres within 24 hours, setting up the wildfire to surpass 200,000 acres over Memorial Day weekend.