McBride Fire
| McBride Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | April 12, 2022 - May 7, 2022 |
| Location | Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 33°19′59″N 105°38′06″W / 33.333°N 105.635°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 6,159 acres (2,492 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 2 |
| Structures destroyed | 207 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Fallen tree on power lines |
| Map | |
The McBride Fire was a destructive wildfire that burned in the Lincoln National Forest near the community of Ruidoso in Lincoln County, New Mexico, in the United States as part of the 2022 New Mexico wildfire season. The fire was named after McBride Road, near where it ignited on April 12, 2022. The McBride Fire burned 6,159 acres (2,492 ha), and was fully contained on May 7, 2022. The official cause of the fire was determined to be a drought-stressed tree falling on power lines, which quickly ignited the dry surroundings.