LONG RIDGE Fire, New Mexico
The LONG RIDGE Fire was a wildfire in New Mexico, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 352 acres (142 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
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Containment reported at 91%
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Containment reported at 90%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 75%
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Size reported at approximately 352 acres (142 ha)
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Containment reported at 50%
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Size reported at approximately 400 acres (162 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 350 acres (142 ha)
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Status: Active
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.4664, -105.1536
Current Situation
The LONG RIDGE Fire was a wildfire in New Mexico, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 352 acres (142 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 4 days ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 197 km.
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Agency-reported size for LONG RIDGE Fire, New Mexico · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Current Conditions
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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 #3 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LONG RIDGE |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NMN5S-000565 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | New Mexico |
| Location | Tinnie, Lincoln |
| Latitude | 33.46641 |
| Longitude | -105.15357 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 9:41 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 352 ac |
| Containment % | 91% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 11 |
| Estimated cost | $50,000 |
| Fuel | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 18, 2026, 3:32 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the LONG RIDGE Fire was approximately 352 acres (142 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The LONG RIDGE Fire is located in New Mexico, United States at approximately 33.4664, -105.1536.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 91% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-18.
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 4 days ago).