WHISKEY
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Response
LEAD AGENCY
Forest ServiceRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 4
Details
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
NEAREST CITY
Mountainair
DESCRIPTION
15 Miles NW from Mountainair, NMOVERVIEW
Whiskey Fire started on 08/21 and is currently at 542 acres and 75% containment.Inciweb Media
Recent media provided by InciWeb of New Mexico fire activity.
WHISKEY Fire Report — October 6, 2026
Crews focus on suppression repair as fire activity remains minimal
The Whiskey Fire is burning in steep terrain north of Osha Peak and west of the Manzano Crest Trail in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness. Activity over the last several days has remained minimal, with creeping and smoldering confined to timber understory. The fire poses no threat to nearby communities or structures.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders, warnings, or closures are in effect as of October 6, 2026.
Conditions and Outlook
Winds will shift from westerly to gusty east-southeasterly mid-week before easing into gentle southerly breezes, accompanied by dry weather and little chance of rain. Fire behavior is expected to stay minimal with light smoldering. Personnel plan to continue aerial perimeter checks with uncrewed aircraft systems while carrying out suppression repair across all divisions.
Cause and Context
The fire was ignited by a lightning strike on August 21, 2026, within the Mountainair Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest.
Official updates current through October 6, 2026.
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