Started on May 22, 2026.
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Green: vegetationBrown: already burnedOrange: fire right nowSentinel-2 · Copernicus
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Active fires nearby4 · 100 km
Quick facts
- Location
- San Miguel County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in San Miguel, New Mexico, the active Antelope Fire has maintained a steady trajectory over an unusual timeline, having burned for 123 days since it started on May 22, 2026. Despite its exceptionally long duration, the fire's progression has remained measured, averaging an approximate growth of 3 acres per day to reach a total size of 320 acres. This activity unfolds well ahead of the region's typical fire season, which generally runs from June to October.
The broader landscape reveals a stark contrast to this localized incident. Across the country, 3,266,178 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 40% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in New Mexico for 125 days. So far it has affected roughly 320 acres — about 1.3 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 3,270,726 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 40% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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