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Automated summary generated: Oct 21, 2026 18:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Line Fire, located in Quay County, New Mexico, was discovered on May 15, 2026. By September 2, 2026, the fire had burned 30,144 acres and was fully contained, with 100% containment reported by NIFC. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency is listed. Fire behavior at the time of the report was minimal, running, and wind-driven runs. The incident has progressed from discovery to full containment over the course of the timeline, with no further updates indicating changes in size or containment.
Official source description: 1 Miles S from Nara Visa, NM
Minimal; Running; Wind Driven Runs
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Latest available source report: Sep 2, 2026 16:20 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 16:20 | 30,144 | 100.0% | NIFC |
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {BC32A0D5-E4E8-4553-B174-837C26C6E1FF}
Discovered: May 15, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $500,000
Coordinates: 35.4584, -103.1274
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The Line Fire has burned 30,144 acres as of September 2, 2026.
Yes, the Line Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Line Fire is burning in Quay, NM.
The Line Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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