"This fire is notable due to the significant resources committed, with an estimated cost of $3,830,512, and the stable containment status."
The Sacaton wildfire is located in Catron County, New Mexico, approximately 33.27483826646° N, 108.67351031715° W. The fire is reported to be 9,861 acres in size, with 100% containment as of the latest update. The fire was discovered on June 21, 2026, and is attributed to a natural cause. The US Forest Service is the jurisdictional agency responsible for managing the fire. The fire behavior is currently described as minimal with smoldering, and no evacuation summary is available. The fire's size and containment have remained stable across the timeline entries.
Official source description: 15 Miles E from Glenwood, NM
Minimal; Smoldering
Given the minimal fire behavior with smoldering, general wildfire safety guidance applies. Be cautious of smoldering embers and follow local instructions.
IRWIN ID: {530C7FA3-1421-4F31-9CE2-BDF33340691B}
Discovered: Jun 21, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $3,830,512
Coordinates: 33.2748, -108.6735
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The Sacaton Fire has burned 9,861 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Sacaton Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Sacaton Fire is burning in Catron, NM.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Sacaton Fire remains active.
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