Public Safety

Frijoles Fire Active in New Mexico

Friday, September 4, 2026

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The Frijoles Fire, ignited by lightning on August 4, continues to burn in steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca and 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo, New Mexico. Firefighters are treating it as a full suppression incident with public safety as the top priority.

The public is urged to avoid Santa Cruz Overlook Road and Campground, and to maintain a safe distance from aviation operations near Nambe and Santa Cruz lakes. No evacuations or closures are currently reported, but residents should monitor updates for any changes in fire activity or access restrictions.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nmsnf-frijoles-fire

Checked against the public record11 of 15 claims · 73%

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The Frijoles Fire was ignited by lightning on August 4“The Frijoles Fire, which started August 4th due to a lightning strike, is burning in steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca, 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo, NM.”
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The Frijoles Fire continues to burn in steep terrain“The Frijoles Fire, which started August 4th due to a lightning strike, is burning in steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca, 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo, NM.”
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The Frijoles Fire is 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca“Steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca, 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo, NM.”
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The Frijoles Fire is 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo“Location: Tres millas al este de Cundiyo, NMCausa: RayosPersonal: 390Combustibles: Madera y matorralesContención:… Read more Publication Type: News - 09/04/2026 - 08:00”
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The Frijoles Fire is in New Mexico“Location: Tres millas al este de Cundiyo, NMCausa: RayosPersonal: 390Combustibles: Madera y matorralesContención:… Read more Publication Type: News - 09/04/2026 - 08:00”
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Firefighters are treating the Frijoles Fire as a full suppression incident“Firefighter and public safety are the number 1 objective and the fire is being handled as a full suppression incident.”
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Public safety is the top priority for the Frijoles Fire“Firefighter and public safety are the number 1 objective and the fire is being handled as a full suppression incident.”
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The public is urged to avoid Santa Cruz Overlook Road“In order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts the public is asked to avoid the area of the fire and the Santa Cruz Overlook Rd and Campground.”
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The public is urged to avoid Santa Cruz Overlook Campground“In order to facilitate safe and efficient suppression efforts the public is asked to avoid the area of the fire and the Santa Cruz Overlook Rd and Campground.”
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The public is urged to maintain a safe distance from aviation operations near Nambe“Aviation operations in support of suppression efforts will occur if needed at Nambe and Santa Cruz lakes. Please be aware of your surroundings while recreating in the area and keep a safe distance from locations if you see aviation resources in the area.”
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The public is urged to maintain a safe distance from aviation operations near Santa Cruz lakes“Aviation operations in support of suppression efforts will occur if needed at Nambe and Santa Cruz lakes. Please be aware of your surroundings while recreating in the area and keep a safe distance from locations if you see aviation resources in the area.”
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No evacuations are currently reported“null”
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No closures are currently reported“null”
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Residents should monitor updates for any changes in fire activity“null”
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Residents should monitor updates for any changes in access restrictions“null”