"The fire’s rapid growth to nearly 500 acres in a short period highlights its potential impact on the local environment and communities, especially given its human origin and lack of containment."
The TEAL wildfire was discovered on September 10, 2026, at 19:30 in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. As of the latest update on September 11, 2026, the fire has burned 491 acres with no containment reported. The incident is classified as human-caused, and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. Current fire behavior and weather conditions are not reported, and no personnel or cost estimates are available. The situation remains active with no further updates on containment or resource deployment.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Hobbs. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area, and be prepared for potential evacuation if conditions worsen.
IRWIN ID: {952CDE47-A0B4-47B5-BADF-CD57BBBF38AC}
Discovered: Sep 10, 2026
Cause: Human
Coordinates: 33.6526, -103.4122
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The TEAL Fire has burned 491 acres as of September 11, 2026.
The TEAL Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The TEAL Fire is burning in Roosevelt, NM.
No, the TEAL Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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