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Wildfires near Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe is a county in New Mexico, United States — sagebrush steppe, pinyon-juniper woodland and ponderosa pine on the desert ranges. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Santa Fe. Fires across New Mexico peak from May to July, before the summer monsoon arrives, with invasive annual grasses carrying fire across rangeland that once burned rarely.

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Conditions shown are for New Mexico.

Current fires in Santa Fe

No significant fires are currently detected in Santa Fe.

Counties — New Mexico

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Wildfire season in Santa Fe

Fires across New Mexico, which Santa Fe belongs to, peak from May to July, before the summer monsoon arrives, with invasive annual grasses carrying fire across rangeland that once burned rarely. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in New Mexico has been September. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Santa Fe fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Santa Fe itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Santa Fe is one of 33 counties in New Mexico. It lies about 171 mi N of the centre of New Mexico. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 911).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Santa Fe right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Santa Fe. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Santa Fe?
Fires across New Mexico, which Santa Fe belongs to, peak from May to July, before the summer monsoon arrives, with invasive annual grasses carrying fire across rangeland that once burned rarely.
Where in New Mexico is Santa Fe?
Santa Fe lies about 171 mi N of the centre of New Mexico.
What area does the Santa Fe map cover?
It covers Santa Fe inside New Mexico. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Santa Fe fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 911.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with official NIFC / WFIGS incidents where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, prescribed burns) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.

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