Sparks Fire Threatens Structures in Quay County

Sparks Fire in Quay County has already burned 10,000 acres

Multiple structures are threatened, but there have been no evacuations or closures.

Wildfire Alert: Sparks Fire Quay County

NMFD News: Update: The Sparks Fire was discovered at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 near HWY 156 in Quay County. Resources are on scene and attempting direct engagement using a full suppression strategy. The active fire is running, spotting and wind-driven, moving west to east through grass and piñon-juniper fuels. The area is remote and cell service is not readily available. Structures are threatened, and additional resources are arriving to en…

Sparks Fire threatens structures in Quay County

QUAY COUNTY, N.M. – The Sparks Fire has burned an estimated 1,500 acres in Quay County and is threatening multiple structures as crews work with 0% containment. The fire was discovered after 3 p.m. on Tuesday along Highway 156 near mile marker 41 north of Hassell. Officials said the area is remote and cell service is not readily available. No evacuations or closures are in place. Officials asked local residents to avoid the area near Highway 156…

1,500-acre wildfire burning in Tucumcari area

The Sparks Fire was discovered on private land Tuesday near N.M. 156, near the community of Hassell, southwest of Tucumcari.

Sparks Fire burns estimated 10,000 acres in Quay County

QUAY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials say the Sparks Fire in Quay County has burned an estimated 10,000 acres and is 0% contained. The fire, burning near Highway 156 near mile marker 41, north of Ha…

Sparks Fire – Quay County – Wildfire Notification

April 28, 2026  Update: The Sparks Fire was discovered at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 near HWY 156 in Quay County. Resources are on scene and attempting direct engagement using a full suppression strategy. The active fire is running, spotting and wind-driven, moving west to east through grass and piñon-juniper fuels. The area is remote and cell service is not readily available. Structures are threatened, and additional resources are arriving …