Event Details
Disaster Type
Wildfire
Start Date
06-17-2024
End Date
07-07-2024
Cost
$1.78B
Deaths
2
Affected States
Affected States
Unaffected States
Description
Numerous wildfires cause damage to homes, vehicles, businesses, agriculture and other infrastructure in New Mexico during June and July. The most impactful wildfire so far this year is the South Fork Fire that began on June 17 near the town of Ruidoso. It spread rapidly due to strong winds and destroyed over one thousand structures