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Automated summary generated: Oct 19, 2026 20:25 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Beehive wildfire, located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, was first discovered on June 26, 2026, and remains under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service. By August 6, 2026, the fire had burned 4,728 acres and was fully contained, with minimal fire behavior reported. The following day, the fire was still 4,728 acres, fully contained, and described as minimal, smoldering, and backing, indicating no further spread. No additional growth or containment changes were reported after that date.
Official source description: 12 Miles NW from Tres Piedras, NM
Minimal; Smoldering; Backing
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-22 18:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Taos Fire Station.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {E1185387-9741-4D08-8A42-A9F3562411BA}
Discovered: Jun 26, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $4,607,295
Coordinates: 36.7374, -106.1649
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The Beehive Fire has burned 4,728 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Beehive Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Beehive Fire is burning in Rio Arriba, NM.
The Beehive Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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