THUNDERBIRD Fire, New Mexico
The THUNDERBIRD Fire is an active wildfire burning in New Mexico, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
34.5680, -106.3741
Current Situation
The THUNDERBIRD Fire is an active wildfire burning in New Mexico, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 49 minutes ago. Current weather near the fire includes temperatures around 28°C with west winds of approximately 12 km/h.
Settlements in the area include Meadow Lake (30.2 km NW), Monterey Park (32.3 km NW), El Cerro Mission (32.8 km NW), Las Maravillas (32.9 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 137 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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Meadow Lake
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Monterey Park
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El Cerro Mission
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Las Maravillas
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Rio Communities
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El Cerro
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Insight
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.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | THUNDERBIRD |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NMCIF-000485 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | New Mexico |
| Location | Torrance |
| Latitude | 34.56797 |
| Longitude | -106.37409 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Meadow Lake (19 mi NW), Monterey Park (20 mi NW), El Cerro Mission (20 mi NW), Las Maravillas (20 mi NW), Rio Communities (21 mi W), El Cerro (22 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 8:33 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The THUNDERBIRD Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The THUNDERBIRD Fire is located in New Mexico, United States at approximately 34.5680, -106.3741. Nearby towns include Meadow Lake (30.2 km NW), Monterey Park (32.3 km NW), El Cerro Mission (32.8 km NW), Las Maravillas (32.9 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 2026-07-29.
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?
Nearby settlements include Meadow Lake (19 mi NW), Monterey Park (20 mi NW), El Cerro Mission (20 mi NW), Las Maravillas (20 mi NW), Rio Communities (21 mi W), El Cerro (22 mi NW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 82°F, 31% humidity, 8 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 49 minutes ago).