Johnson Fire, New Mexico
Agency feeds show the Johnson Fire burning in New Mexico, United States. Reported size is about 50 acres (20 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 50 acres (20.2 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.2457, -108.4675
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Johnson Fire burning in New Mexico, United States. Reported size is about 50 acres (20 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 51 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 205 km.
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in New Mexico (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Johnson |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NMGNF-000506 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | New Mexico |
| Location | Catron |
| Latitude | 33.24571 |
| Longitude | -108.46746 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 8:31 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 50 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 12:38 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Johnson Fire is currently reported at approximately 50 acres (20 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Johnson Fire is located in New Mexico, United States at approximately 33.2457, -108.4675.
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 2026-07-26.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 51 minutes ago).