Multiple Small Fires Sparked by Lightning Burn in New Mexico

Lightning strike sparks fire in Marion County, officials say

Marion County Fire Rescue reported that a lightning strike sparked a structure fire in Summerfield.

Lightning sparks multiple fires across Cibola National Forest

Lightning sparks multiple fires across Cibola National Forest

Multiple small fires sparked by lightning burn in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Several small wildfires sparked by Tuesday's lightning storms are keeping firefighters busy in the Magdalena, Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts. There are active Stage 1 fire restrictions in the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. Active fires are the Thunderbird Fire, the Capilla Powerline Fire, and the Kayser Mill Fire, all in [...]

Carson National Forest Lifts Local Fire Restrictions Despite Residents' Concerns

Carson National Forest lifted all Stage 2 fire restrictions at 6 a.m. on July 21. Officials rescinded the order after recent monsoonal storms, increased humidity, low wildfire danger, and strong public compliance significantly reduced the risk of human-caused wildfires across the forest. They cautioned, however, that increased lightning activity is expected to continue throughout the monsoon season and could ignite new wildfires. Several lightni…

Firefighters Respond to Lightning Fires on the Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts

Albuquerque, NM – July 29, 2026 —Firefighters are actively responding to suppress several lightning-caused wildfires following scattered thunderstorms on Tuesday within the Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts of the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands. Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. Members of the public […]