The Dexes / Wildfire (Storm Events) / 950875
Eventdex · Wildfire (Storm Events)
NORTHWEST PLATEAU
950875
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| Event typeevent_type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 950,875 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 157,101 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 2021-05-16T23:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 2021-05-18T06:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | NEW MEXICO |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | NORTHWEST PLATEAU |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Damage propertydamage_property | 300.00K |
| Damage cropsdamage_crops | 0.00K |
| Weather forecast office sourcewfo_source | Emergency Manager |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | Surface moisture continued to move into eastern New Mexico due to southeasterly winds. With sufficient atmospheric instability, this led to another day of afternoon thunderstorms across the east on May 16, 2021. The strongest storms were located across the northeast where a backdoor cold front in the area provided additional lift and instability to aid in convective initiation. These storms generally produced hail less than half an inch in diameter with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The largest hail reported for this day was associated with a strong storm near Mills in Harding County which produced nickel size hail. Meanwhile, dry conditions continued across western New Mexico which set the stage for favorable conditions for rapid fire growth. A wildfire near Bloomfield quickly grew to 21 acres on the evening of May 16th. Unfortunately, one family's home was completely destroyed in the fire which also took the lives of their three dogs. |
| Event narrativeevent_narrative | A grass fire started on Road 5211 near U.S. Highway 64 between Bloomfield and Lee Acres on the evening of May 16th. The fire spread quickly and engulfed a family home with a detached garage. The residence was completely destroyed, and the three family dogs that were inside at the time tragically died. There was also reported damage to an additional outbuilding. The fire prompted an evacuation of the area, but residents were permitted to return late on May 16th. By the morning of May 17th, the fire was 5 percent contained, but no longer posed a threat to any other structures. Damages are estimated for the loss of the residence as well as damages to the outbuilding. |
| Yearyear | 2,021 |
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