"The Arroyo Chorro fire’s rapid expansion from 12 to 391 acres within two hours highlights a significant growth rate, underscoring the need for timely assessment and potential resource deployment."
The Arroyo Chorro wildfire, located in Mora County, New Mexico, was first discovered on September 1, 2026, at 19:00 local time. Initial reports from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) indicated a 12‑acre fire at 20:40, which expanded dramatically to 391 acres by 22:40 the same day. The incident is classified as human‑caused, with no jurisdictional agency listed and no containment or personnel data available. Current fire behavior and containment status are unknown, but the rapid growth suggests active spread under conditions not detailed in the feed. The situation remains evolving as authorities assess the fire’s behavior and potential impacts.
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IRWIN ID: {4471D924-7A43-4EE5-BE34-D5D626BCA7DC}
Discovered: Sep 1, 2026
Cause: Human
Coordinates: 35.9504, -104.7458
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The Arroyo Chorro Fire has burned 391 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Arroyo Chorro Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Arroyo Chorro Fire is burning in Mora, NM.
The Arroyo Chorro Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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