Started on Sep 1, 2026.
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Quick facts
- Location
- Mora County
- Cause
- Human
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Sparked by human activity on private land, the active Arroyo Chorro Fire has grown to 391 acres in Mora County, New Mexico. The incident began on September 1, 2026, and continues to burn within the state's typical fire season, which spans from June to October.
This year's broader wildfire activity across the country reflects a notable decline, with 3,161,746 hectares burned so far in 2026, placing the current national acreage 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in New Mexico for 13 days. In total it burned about 391 acres — around 1.6 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 3,388,378 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 38% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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