"This fire is notable due to its initial size of 480 acres, indicating a potentially significant wildfire event."
The Rocky Hills wildfire is located in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, with an initial size of 480 acres. The fire is of natural cause and is being managed by an unspecified jurisdictional agency. As of the initial report on August 6, 2026, the fire's containment status and personnel count were not available. The fire's behavior and weather conditions were also unknown at this time.
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, as the current fire behavior and containment status are unknown.
IRWIN ID: {F8845676-9CEB-4774-B6CA-DF2A7F981196}
Discovered: Aug 3, 2026
Cause: Natural
Coordinates: 34.532, -104.93
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The Rocky Hills Fire has burned 480 acres as of August 6, 2026.
The Rocky Hills Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Rocky Hills Fire is burning in Guadalupe, NM.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Rocky Hills Fire remains active.
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