"This fire is notable for its moderate size and the lack of containment or resource deployment, indicating a potentially evolving threat that could expand if conditions change."
The Hughes Canyon wildfire was discovered on July 24, 2026, in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. As of the latest update on September 2, 2026, the fire has burned 94 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 situation remains active with no progress toward containment noted in the available timeline.
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, heed local advisories, and avoid exposure to smoke or fire risk areas.
IRWIN ID: {9061B147-5723-43B2-A8F8-DE363D37BCA6}
Discovered: Jul 24, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 34.765, -104.584
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The Hughes Canyon Fire has burned 94 acres as of September 2, 2026.
The Hughes Canyon Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Hughes Canyon Fire is burning in Guadalupe, NM.
No, the Hughes Canyon Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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