Forest Service Prescribed Burn Ignites Major New Mexico Wildfire

A report from the Forest Service has revealed that the Cerro Pelado Fire, which burned thousands of acres in a state, was also sparked by a prescribed burn conducted by the agency. The fire, which was initially believed to have been caused by lightning, was found to have been ignited by the prescribed burn that got out of control. The report highlights the need for better monitoring and control measures during prescribed burns to prevent such incidents in the future.