Sacaton Fire, New Mexico
This archive page covers the Sacaton Fire in New Mexico, United States. Last known size: 9,861 acres (3,991 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 90%
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Containment reported at 80%
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Size reported at approximately 9,861 acres (3,991 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
33.2748, -108.6735
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Sacaton Fire in New Mexico, United States. Last known size: 9,861 acres (3,991 hectares) under a Minimal classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 8 days ago.
The fire is near Reserve (49.4 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 76 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Sacaton Fire, New Mexico · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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Reserve
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in New Mexico (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 38 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Sacaton |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NMGNF-000354 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | New Mexico |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 33.27484 |
| Longitude | -108.67351 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 4:05 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 9,861 ac |
| Containment % | 90% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Reserve (31 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jun 21, 2026, 2:36 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 Sacaton Fire was approximately 9,861 acres (3,991 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Sacaton Fire is located in New Mexico, United States at approximately 33.2748, -108.6735. Nearby towns include Reserve (49.4 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 90% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-21.
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 Reserve (31 mi N).
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 8 days ago).