EndedUpdated · Source: NIFC

Perro Canyon Fire, Mosquero, New Mexico

Started

Burned
200 acres
81 hectares
Lasted
89 days
from Jul 10, 2026
Growth per day
2 acres
on average
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Key facts

Source: NIFC
LocationSan Miguel County
JurisdictionPrivate land

The story so far

Burning across private land near Mosquero in San Miguel County, New Mexico, the Perro Canyon Fire burned for a total of 124 days after starting on July 10, 2026. The incident ultimately reached a size of 200 acres, moving forward at an approximate average daily growth rate of 2 acres per day. The fire has since ended, concluding its activity.

This event occurred within a broader regional context where New Mexico's typical fire season spans from June to October. Across the country, a total of 3,513,072 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 36% below the two-decade average.

In context

This wildfire burned in New Mexico for 88 days. In total it burned about 200 acres — around 0.8 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 3,513,072 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 36% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.

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