Santa Fe Communities Face Thick Smoke From Frijoles Fire, 31% Contained

Santa Fe communities face thick smoke from Frijoles Fire, 31% contained

Smoke from the Frijoles Fire pushed into nearby communities as the fire grew to nearly 14,000 acres. The post Santa Fe communities face thick smoke from Frijoles Fire, 31% contained appeared first on KOB 4.

Frijoles Fire grows to roughly 14,000 acres, creates smoke concerns

Smoke rises Aug. 15, 2026, from the Frijoles Fire, which has grown to nearly 14,000 acres in the Pecos Wilderness. Ongoing smoke from the fire prompted state officials to issue another air quality warning Aug.19, 2026. (Photo courtesy Inciweb) The lightning-caused Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness as of Thursday morning had grown to just under 14,000 acres, with officials reporting 31% containment. A news release said Wednesday’s wea…

Containment of Frijoles Fire jumps to 31%. What does that mean?

Perimeter containment indicates how much of a fire is surrounded by a fire line, a physical barrier crews do not expect the fire to breach.