"This fire is notable due to its size and the lack of information on fire behavior and personnel assigned to the incident."
The ESHELMAN wildfire is located in Torrance County, New Mexico, with an initial size of 600 acres. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined. The fire is being managed by an unspecified jurisdictional agency. As of the latest update, no information is available on fire behavior or personnel assigned to the incident. The fire was discovered on August 9, 2026, and is still active.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Albuquerque. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies. Be aware of local fire restrictions and follow any evacuation orders issued by local authorities.
IRWIN ID: {0BC0D663-2608-4155-86A3-53703F05847E}
Discovered: Aug 9, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 34.6027, -105.6489
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The ESHELMAN Fire has burned 600 acres as of August 11, 2026.
The ESHELMAN Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The ESHELMAN Fire is burning in Torrance, NM.
No, the ESHELMAN Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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