Middle Canyon Fire, New Mexico
Agency feeds show the Middle Canyon Fire burning in New Mexico, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
36.6915, -106.1266
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Middle Canyon Fire burning in New Mexico, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 7 hours ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Tierra Amarilla (37.7 km W), Conejos (45.1 km N), Chama (46.7 km NW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 89 km.
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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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Tierra Amarilla
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Conejos
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Chama
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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.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Middle Canyon |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NMCAF-000572 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | New Mexico |
| Location | Rio Arriba |
| Latitude | 36.69148 |
| Longitude | -106.12665 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 6:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Tierra Amarilla (23 mi W), Conejos (28 mi N), Chama (29 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 11:35 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Middle Canyon Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Middle Canyon Fire is located in New Mexico, United States at approximately 36.6915, -106.1266. Nearby towns include Tierra Amarilla (37.7 km W), Conejos (45.1 km N), Chama (46.7 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 2026-07-28.
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 Tierra Amarilla (23 mi W), Conejos (28 mi N), Chama (29 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 7 hours ago).