"Although the fire is relatively small at 46 acres, its prolonged activity over several months without reported containment highlights the need for continued monitoring and potential resource allocation."
The Horned Toad wildfire was discovered on March 22, 2026, in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, and as of the latest update on September 8, 2026, it has burned 46 acres. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. Current fire behavior and containment status are not reported, indicating that the situation is still evolving. The incident has remained active for several months with no official containment percentage or personnel deployment details available.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Santa Fe. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid outdoor activities in fire-prone areas, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
IRWIN ID: {2EE3D30B-C56B-4786-B2D3-0A47CF6C87D8}
Discovered: Mar 22, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 35.0975, -104.88
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The Horned Toad Fire has burned 46 acres as of September 8, 2026.
The Horned Toad Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Horned Toad Fire is burning in Guadalupe, NM.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Horned Toad Fire remains active.
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