"Although the fire is relatively small at 55 acres, its recent ignition and lack of containment data mean it could potentially grow, especially if weather conditions change. The absence of a determined cause and agency response highlights the need for continued monitoring."
The Dash wildfire was discovered on August 14, 2026, near Mora County, New Mexico, and as of the latest update on August 20, 2026, it has burned 55 acres. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. Fire behavior, containment percentage, personnel, and weather conditions are not yet reported. The incident is still active, with no official containment or cost estimates available.
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IRWIN ID: {4BBB6D3B-9ACC-4F49-9A2B-278D4CB12D57}
Discovered: Aug 14, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 36.1631, -104.6754
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The Dash Fire has burned 55 acres as of August 20, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Dash Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Dash Fire is burning in Mora, NM.
The Dash Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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