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"Cerro Pelado Fire: Forest Service Report Reveals Agency's Prescribed Burn as Cause"

A report from the Forest Service has determined that the Cerro Pelado Fire was sparked by a prescribed burn conducted by the agency. The fire investigation revealed that the prescribed burn, intended to reduce hazardous fuels, escaped control due to unexpected weather conditions. The fire burned over 1,500 acres of land before it was contained. The Forest Service is now reviewing its procedures and protocols for prescribed burns to prevent similar incidents in the future.

via Santa Fe New Mexican|

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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.

via Santa Fe New Mexican|

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