Nacimiento Wildfire 2026

Started: Mar 22 18 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Cuba · Sandoval County, New Mexico
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Nacimiento Wildfire has burned 18 acres, burning 5 miles southeast of Cuba.

Latest update

No further updates will be provided - Wildfire at 100 % containment

Firefighters are responding to a 10-acre wildfire on the Cuba Ranger District, south of the Nacimiento Mine and south of NM State Road 126. Smoke may be visible from Cuba and surrounding communities.

Multiple resources are on scene and firefighters are actively engaged in a direct extinguishment strategy. 

9 Days Active
5 mi SE From Cuba from the fire location
18 Acres 14 football fields
100%
Contained +0% since previous report

Nacimiento Wildfire Live Perimeter Growth

Nacimiento Wildfire Fire Growth History
Nacimiento Wildfire Containment History

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