"This fire is notable due to its initial size of 120 acres, which may indicate a potential for growth and resource commitment."
The Limestone wildfire is located in San Miguel County, New Mexico, at a latitude of 35.555455850196 and longitude of -104.25288952378. The fire was discovered on July 9, 2026, at 01:00:00 and is considered a natural occurrence. As of the initial report on August 6, 2026, the fire covers 120 acres with no containment information available. The fire's behavior and personnel details are also unknown at this time.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Taos. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire's behavior and containment status are currently unknown.
IRWIN ID: {9DCE5DB0-43D8-489A-B431-59FB226CECA6}
Discovered: Jul 9, 2026
Cause: Natural
Coordinates: 35.5555, -104.2529
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The Limestone Fire has burned 120 acres as of August 6, 2026.
The Limestone Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Limestone Fire is burning in San Miguel, NM.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Limestone Fire remains active.
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