Impacts Forest Service failed to account for climate change before prescribed burn in New Mexico The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire has become the latest flashpoint in the debate over prescribed burns meant to reduce the risk of disastrous wildfires.
Top Story U.S. Forest Service planned burn caused largest New Mexico wildfire The Calf Canyon and Hermits Peak fires, which merged, started as prescribed burns intended to prevent wildfires, federal officials said.
Impacts Strong winds fuel wildfires in New Mexico “We can’t plead enough: Heed evacuations,” the National Weather Service said, echoing orders given by local authorities.
