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Frijoles Fire Grows to Over 15,200 Acres; No Containment Figure Reported

The Frijoles Fire in New Mexico has expanded to more than 15,200 acres, according to KCBD. No containment figure has been reported yet.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 24, 2026, 8:26 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 24, 2026, 8:15 p.m. ETWritten Aug 26, 2026, 10:53 p.m. ET
The in has grown to , according to KCBD. The outlet did not report a containment percentage, and no containment figure has been reported yet. The fire, which has been burning in the state, has prompted ongoing firefighting efforts. The growth in acreage was reported by KCBD in coverage published August 27, 2026. Earlier reporting from the Los Alamos Daily Post noted the fire's name and location. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 24, 2026, 8:26 p.m. ETFirst report

    Firefighter Dies After Medical Emergency During Frijoles Fire Support

    A firefighter has died after suffering a medical emergency while providing incident support on the Frijoles Fire in New Mexico, the Los Alamos Daily Post reported. The death occurred during the firefighting effort, which remains ongoing.

    The cause of the medical emergency has not been determined. The firefighter's name has not been released. The Frijoles Fire is burning in New Mexico, according to the report.

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