Beehive Fire Contained in New Mexico

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  The Beehive Fire was first reported on June 26“The Beehive Fire was first reported at approximately 1 p.m. on June 26 in the Tusas Valley, north of Highway 64 and about 15 miles west of Tres Piedras, New Mexico.”
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  The Beehive Fire was in the Tusas Valley, New Mexico“The Beehive Fire was first reported at approximately 1 p.m. on June 26 in the Tusas Valley, north of Highway 64 and about 15 miles west of Tres Piedras, New Mexico.”
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  The Beehive Fire has been fully contained as of July 13, 2026“null”
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  The Beehive Fire containment was recorded according to InciWeb records“null”
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  Management of the Beehive Fire incident was transferred back to Carson National Forest“As containment neared completion, management of the fire was transfered back to Carson National Forest.”
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  The transfer of management occurred after containment neared completion“As containment neared completion, management of the fire was transfered back to Carson National Forest.”
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  The Beehive Fire was discovered by a detection flight surveying the forest“The fire was discovered by the crew of a detection flight that had been dispatched to survey the forest following recent lightning activity across the area.”
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  The detection flight was surveying the forest following lightning activity“The fire was discovered by the crew of a detection flight that had been dispatched to survey the forest following recent lightning activity across the area.”
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  Southwest Incident Management Team 3 managed the incident“As the fire grew and suppression needs increased, management of the incident was transitioned to Southwest Incident Management Team 3, led by Incident Commander Steven Griego.”
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  Incident Commander Steven Griego led Southwest Incident Management Team 3“As the fire grew and suppression needs increased, management of the incident was transitioned to Southwest Incident Management Team 3, led by Incident Commander Steven Griego.”
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  Southwest Incident Management Team 3 coordinated firefighting resources“The team coordinated firefighting resources and worked closely with local, state and federal partners to implement strategies that prioritize firefighter and public safety while protecting natural and cultural resources and minimizing impacts to nearby communities and infrastructure.”
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  Southwest Incident Management Team 3 coordinated firefighting resources to protect public safety“The team coordinated firefighting resources and worked closely with local, state and federal partners to implement strategies that prioritize firefighter and public safety while protecting natural and cultural resources and minimizing impacts to nearby communities and infrastructure.”
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  Southwest Incident Management Team 3 coordinated firefighting resources to protect natural resources“The team coordinated firefighting resources and worked closely with local, state and federal partners to implement strategies that prioritize firefighter and public safety while protecting natural and cultural resources and minimizing impacts to nearby communities and infrastructure.”