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Automated summary generated: Oct 28, 2026 22:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The BRANTLEY 2 wildfire was discovered on 2026-05-30 at 15:27 near 32.6117Β°N, 104.3555Β°W in Eddy County, New Mexico. By the latest report on 2026-10-28, the fire had burned 712 acres and was 100% contained, with minimal fire behavior and 40 personnel on the scene. The incident was caused by human activity, though the specific jurisdictional agency has not been identified. The fireβs containment progressed to full control, and no further growth or evacuation actions were reported.
Official source description: 10 Miles N from Carlsbad, NM
Minimal
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712 acres
Latest available source report: Oct 28, 2026 22:20 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 22:20 | 712 | 100.0% | NIFC |
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: 2026-11-06 08:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Carlsbad.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {D11F3073-CD5D-4C79-BD04-94B39D094049}
Discovered: May 30, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $800,000
Coordinates: 32.6117, -104.3555
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The BRANTLEY 2 Fire has burned 712 acres as of October 28, 2026.
Yes, the BRANTLEY 2 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The BRANTLEY 2 Fire is burning in Eddy, NM.
The BRANTLEY 2 Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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