"This fire is notable due to its size and the resources committed, although the exact number of personnel and estimated cost are not available."
The Shell City wildfire is located in San Miguel County, New Mexico, at a latitude of 35.411975804122 and longitude of -104.67973960926. The fire is of natural cause and has been active since July 29, 2026. As of August 6, 2026, the fire covers 136 acres with no containment information available. The fire behavior and personnel information are not provided.
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 is not available.
IRWIN ID: {53229733-FA33-4B03-B3F3-A9BF4F14964D}
Discovered: Jul 29, 2026
Cause: Natural
Coordinates: 35.412, -104.6797
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The Shell City Fire has burned 136 acres as of August 6, 2026.
The Shell City Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Shell City Fire is burning in San Miguel, NM.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Shell City Fire remains active.
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