Forest Service Report Releases Details of Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fires
Albuquerque (July, 27 2022) – A U.S. Forest Service report finds that the agency used outdated modeling and didn’t account for some factors before starting a prescribed burn in April that became New Mexico’s largest wildfire. The agency says it followed most procedures, but the plan didn’t account for drought, steep terrain, unpredictable winds, and fast fire growth. Crews lacked manpower and water, according to the report.
If you’ve suffered a wildfire burn injury because of negligence, contact a New Mexico personal injury lawyer from Lerner and Rowe for a free case review. Source: KOB4