Global InformationPonil Complex Fire information
| Ponil Complex Fire | |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico, United States of America |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 92,470 acres (37,420 ha) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning strikes and drought conditions |
Ponil Complex Fire was a lightning-caused fire in New Mexico, United States, that started on Monday, June 3, and was fully contained by Monday, June 17, 2002.[1][2][3] The fire burned a total area of 92,470 acres, mainly on Philmont.[4] It was the largest wildfire of its time.[3][5]
The fire wiped out the forest on a large scale. It disrupted the growth and changed the ecosystem of the area. Four fish species were lost due to this fire.[6][7]
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- ^ USDA. "Wildland Fire in Ecosystems". Retrieved 2020-04-09.