"This fire is notable due to the resources committed, with an estimated cost of $400,000 and a personnel count of 11 as of August 11, 2026."
The FRIO wildfire is located in Cibola County, New Mexico, approximately 36 miles east of Albuquerque. The fire has remained at 152 acres in size since its discovery on August 1, 2026, and has been fully contained as of August 11, 2026. The fire is considered to have minimal behavior, with creeping and smoldering observed at various points. The jurisdictional agency is currently unknown, and the cause of the fire is attributed to natural causes.
Official source description: 36 Miles E from ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Albuquerque. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently fully contained and exhibiting minimal behavior.
IRWIN ID: {F662FD6E-4819-4B5D-A3AC-F5C39994EF2A}
Discovered: Aug 1, 2026
Cause: Natural
Est. Cost to Date: $400,000
Coordinates: 35.2818, -107.491
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The FRIO Fire has burned 152 acres as of August 11, 2026.
Yes, the FRIO Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The FRIO Fire is burning in Cibola, NM.
No, the FRIO Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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