Shell City Fire, New Mexico
The Shell City Fire is an active wildfire burning in New Mexico, United States. It has burned approximately 136 acres (55 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 136 acres (55.0 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
35.6730, -104.5440
Current Situation
The Shell City Fire is an active wildfire burning in New Mexico, United States. It has burned approximately 136 acres (55 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 14 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 80 km.
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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 #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Shell City |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NMN4S-000426 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | New Mexico |
| Location | San Miguel |
| Latitude | 35.67301 |
| Longitude | -104.54401 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 136 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Shell City Fire is currently reported at approximately 136 acres (55 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Shell City Fire is located in New Mexico, United States at approximately 35.6730, -104.5440.
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?
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 14 minutes ago).