On this day in 2012: Whitewater Baldy Fire was — at the time — New Mexico’s largest wildfire
On this day 14 years ago, the Whitewater Baldy Complex Fire continued to tear through the Gila National Forest, and was — at the time — the largest wildfire ever recorded in New Mexico.
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What happenedOn this day 14 years ago, the Whitewater Baldy Complex Fire continued to tear through the Gila National Forest, and was — at the time — the largest wildfire ever recorded in New Mexico.
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CenterOn this day in 2012: Whitewater Baldy Fire was — at the time — New Mexico’s largest wildfire
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On this day in 2012: Whitewater Baldy Fire was — at the time — New Mexico’s largest wildfire
On this day 14 years ago, the Whitewater Baldy Complex Fire continued to tear through the Gila National Forest, and was — at the time — the largest wildfire ever recorded in New Mexico.
