"Although the fire is relatively small, its continued activity without containment highlights the need for monitoring and potential resource allocation as conditions change."
The Pot Sticker wildfire was discovered on August 19, 2026, in San Miguel County, New Mexico, and is currently active. As of the latest update on August 28, the fire has burned 10.5 acres with no containment reported and no specific fire behavior or weather conditions documented. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. The incident has not yet expanded or been contained, and no personnel or cost estimates have been released.
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 about local conditions, avoid outdoor activities in fire-prone areas, and follow any official evacuation or shelter instructions.
IRWIN ID: {E5DD7214-D8ED-43D7-8670-E278043E16B0}
Discovered: Aug 19, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 35.4874, -105.3855
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The Pot Sticker Fire has burned 11 acres as of August 28, 2026.
The Pot Sticker Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Pot Sticker Fire is burning in San Miguel, NM.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Pot Sticker Fire remains active.
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