"At 140 acres and still uncontained, the fire represents a moderate threat that could potentially expand if conditions worsen, warranting attention from local authorities and the public."
The El Rito Creek wildfire, located in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, was first discovered on March 9, 2026, and as of the latest update on September 7, 2026, it has burned 140 acres with no containment reported. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. Current fire behavior and weather conditions are not documented, and no personnel or resources have been reported. The fire has remained active since its discovery, with no changes in acreage or containment noted in the available timeline.
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IRWIN ID: {2E75C8B2-EC28-44A2-8B26-7C2F031A0751}
Discovered: Mar 9, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 34.9296, -104.6704
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The El Rito Creek Fire has burned 140 acres as of September 7, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the El Rito Creek Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The El Rito Creek Fire is burning in Guadalupe, NM.
The El Rito Creek Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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