Santa Fe National Forest responding after 8 wildfires spark, likely due to lightning

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 442

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Santa Fe National Forest crews are responding to eight wildfires that ignited in recent days, likely as a result of lightning, amid a statewide heat wave that is coinciding with the start of the monsoon season.

One of the eight fires, the Frijoles Fire in the Pecos Wilderness Area, had grown to roughly 200 acres in size after igniting Tuesday evening. Crews will begin building firelines to halt the fire’s northern spread, and large …

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