BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The Big Hole Fire started in the bosque April 11 near Belen. As of Sunday, April 24, the fire had burned about 890 acres and is now considered 100% contained.
The Valencia County Fire Department says 19 structures were damaged and destroyed in the wildfire. According to VCFD only one structure was a residence, the rest were outbuildings (sheds, barns, etc).
- Start Date: April 11, 2022.
- Location: Belen bosque, north of River Road
- Containment: 100% contained.
- Size: 890 acres
- Structures Threatened: Yes
- Structures Burned: 19 structures (1 residence, 18 outbuildings)
- Evacuations: No evacuations
- Cause: Unknown
- Total Personnel: 24
- Area Vegetation: Bosque
- Ownership(s): State and private
Sky News 13 flies over Big Hole fire April 12
Fire in Belen April 11, 2022. Courtesy of Arianna Garcia. 
Fire in Belen April 11, 2022. Courtesy of Arianna Garcia. 
Fire in Belen April 11, 2022. Courtesy of Arianna Garcia. 
Fire in the bosque in Belen April 11, 2022. Courtesy of Valencia County Fire Department. 
Fire in Belen, April 11, 2022. Courtesy of Kellie Castillo 
Fire in Belen, April 11, 2022. Courtesy of Kellie Castillo
