Las Conchas Fire, New Mexico

The Las Conchas Fire broke out in the mountains southwest of Los Alamos, New Mexico, on June 26, 2011, and grew swiftly, threatening Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Las Conchas Fire, New Mexico
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Las Conchas Fire, New Mexico

This pair of images shows the Las Conchas Fire burning near the western edge of Los Alamos National Laboratory on June 29, 2011.

Published Jun 30, 2011

Land Fires

Las Conchas Fire, New Mexico
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Las Conchas Fire, New Mexico

Burning immediately southwest of Los Alamos, New Mexico, the Las Conchas Fire covers the city in smoke in this image from June 27, 2011.

Published Jun 28, 2011

Atmosphere Land Fires

Las Conchas Fire, New Mexico
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Las Conchas Fire, New Mexico

Taken an hour and a half after the Las Conchas Fire started in the mountains southwest of Los Alamos, New Mexico, on June 26, this image shows the large wildfire well underway.

Published Jun 27, 2011

Land Fires