Black Burn Fire (New Mexico)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Quay County
- Cause
- Natural
- Jurisdiction
- State land
Burning across state-managed land in Quay, New Mexico, the active Black Burn Fire has grown to 275 acres since it was sparked by natural causes on September 7, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. At the national level, 3,185,593 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in New Mexico for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 275 acres — about 1.1 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 3,185,593 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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