NMBR's Best of 2011 - Wallow Fire

The Wallow Fire becomes the largest wildfire in Arizona History
 

Smoke from the Wallow Fire Rises above Black Bull Mountain- Catron County, NM

Endless charred plains between Luna, NM and Springerville, AZ

New Mexico Governor Martinez is briefed by Forest Service officials on the progress of the Wallow Fire

New Mexico Governor Martinez provides a brief public statement saying that the New Mexico National Guard will provide additional assistance to the Wallow Fire firefighting efforts

Smoky sunrise above Luna, NM

A fire crew from Chandler, AZ clears the forest northwest of Luna, NM to inhibit the ensuing Wallow Fire

Elk flee the Wallow Fire near Centerfire Creek, north of Luna, NM

A New Mexico State Policeman directs fire traffic on the NM/AZ border west of Luna, NM

Morning sky above Saddle Mountain, west of Reserve, NM