Wildfire in Torrance County prompts evacuations, 0% contained near I-40

Grass fire in Torrance County damages 1 structure

MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Torrance County officials blamed fireworks for a fire that damaged one structure and caused evacuations. The Moriarty Fire Department responded to the fire around 4 p.m. near Cummings Ave. and Appaloosa. The department said the fire burned 102 acres. No homes were lost, but an outbuilding was damaged. No one was injured. The [...]

Brush fire near Moriarty forces evacuations

The New Mexico Forestry Division reported the Cummings Fire was discovered just before 4:30 p.m. Monday.

Wildfire in Torrance County prompts evacuations, 0% contained near I-40

MORIARTY, N.M. – A wildfire named the Cummings Fire is threatening multiple structures and visible from Interstate 40 in Torrance County. The New Mexico Forestry Division reported the fire was discovered just before 4:20 p.m. on Monday, east of Moriarty. It is currently burning in grass and brush, covering an estimated 50 acres with zero percent containment. Homes in the immediate area have been evacuated. The public is advised to avoid the area…

Cummings Fire – Torrance County

March 9, 2026 The New Mexico Forestry Division would like to update you on a wildfire that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico.   Cummings Fire  Update: The Cummings Fire was discovered at 4:27 p.m. on Monday, March 9 east of Moriarty in Torrance County. Multiple structures are threatened and smoke is visible from Interstate 40 and the surrounding area. The fire is burning in grass and brush and is active on multipl…