NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As of May 2, 2022 the Nogal Canyon Fire has been 100% contained according to inciweb. The fire started April 12, around 1:30 p.m. about 12 miles west of Capitan.
Fire officials say 14 structures were destroyed in the fire. All evacuations have been lifted around the fire.
- Start Date: April 12, 1:25 p.m.
- Location: The Nogal Canyon fire is located 8 miles east of Capitan in Lincoln County.
- Containment: 100%
- Size: 412 acres
- Structures Threatened: Homes, outbuildings
- Structures: 14 structures lost or damaged
- Evacuations: As of April 25, all evacuations lifted.
- Cause: Downed power lines.
- Total Personnel: 109 people.
- Area Vegetation: Grass, piñon juniper, and ponderosa pine.
- Ownership(s): Private and USFS.
Overlook of mountains at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Smokey mountains at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Wide shot of mountains at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Area of smoke rising at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Trees covered Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13) 
Smokey trees at Nogal Canyon Fire on April 14, 2022. (Courtesy: Sky News 13)
