Chamizal Fire, New Mexico
The Chamizal Fire is an active wildfire burning in New Mexico, United States. It has burned approximately 7 acres (3 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 7 acres (2.7 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
35.3470, -105.4970
Current Situation
The Chamizal Fire is an active wildfire burning in New Mexico, United States. It has burned approximately 7 acres (3 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 31 minutes ago.
Nearby communities include Pecos (30 km NW), Las Vegas (37 km NE), Eldorado at Santa Fe (44.4 km NW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 87 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Chamizal Fire, New Mexico · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Pecos
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Las Vegas
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Eldorado at Santa Fe
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in New Mexico (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Chamizal |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NMN4S-000427 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | New Mexico |
| Location | San Miguel |
| Latitude | 35.34701 |
| Longitude | -105.49701 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 7:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 7 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Pecos (19 mi NW), Las Vegas (23 mi NE), Eldorado at Santa Fe (28 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 3:08 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Chamizal Fire is currently reported at approximately 7 acres (3 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Chamizal Fire is located in New Mexico, United States at approximately 35.3470, -105.4970. Nearby towns include Pecos (30 km NW), Las Vegas (37 km NE), Eldorado at Santa Fe (44.4 km NW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-29.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Pecos (19 mi NW), Las Vegas (23 mi NE), Eldorado at Santa Fe (28 mi NW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 31 minutes ago).