"The rapid expansion from 10 to 1,000 acres in a single day, combined with the deployment of 26 personnel and a $50,000 estimated cost, highlights the fire’s significant impact on local resources and the need for effective containment strategies."
The 4V wildfire, located 40 miles northwest of Tucumcari in San Miguel County, New Mexico, was first discovered on August 29, 2026. By the evening of August 30, the fire had expanded to 1,000 acres and was 50% contained, with 26 personnel on the scene and a moderate, wind‑driven behavior. On September 1, the fire was fully contained at 1,000 acres, with minimal smoldering activity and an estimated cost of $50,000. The incident remains active but has stabilized, with no further growth reported.
Official source description: 40 Miles NW from Tucumcari, NM
Minimal; Smoldering
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IRWIN ID: {56B7F535-2BA2-49A2-A40D-BA9FE496F658}
Discovered: Aug 29, 2026
Cause: Natural
Est. Cost to Date: $50,000
Coordinates: 35.535, -104.295
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The 4V Fire has burned 1,000 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Yes, the 4V Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The 4V Fire is burning in San Miguel, NM.
The 4V Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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