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Frontal passage gives firefighters an edge on Encerrita Fire
June 21, 2024 · Source: National Park Service
The Encerrita Fire only gained 3 acres on Thursday due to higher humidity that followed a frontal passage. The 2282-acre lightning-caused fire is located in El Malpais National Monument, 15 miles south-southwest of Grants.
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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.