Middle Mesa Fire

Middle Mesa Fire · Started Aug 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM

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Under reviewcause

Aug 1, 2025 at 4:18 PMdiscovered

Approximate area based on reported fire size

About this incident

The Middle Mesa Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire on the Jicarilla Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. Smoke has been visible to nearby areas, including Navajo Lake and Arboles, CO.

The fire is in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure, such as wells and pipelines, are located.

Fire managers request that the public avoid the northern reaches of the ranger district for safety of themselves and fire crews.

No Drones: If you fly, we can't! Keep drones grounded for the safety of firefighting aircraft personnel.

Take Action

Stay informed and subscribe to the Carson National Forest email list to get updates about this wildfire and more.
Are you and your home prepared for wildfire? Use New Mexico's guide to get ready.
Be smoke ready. Monitor air quality and take steps to reduce exposure.

Updates

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Oct 2, 2025, 5:30 PM
Fire resolved: Middle Mesa Fire
This fire is no longer active according to InciWeb and has been marked as resolved.
Aug 16, 2025, 4:15 PM
Update for wildfire: Middle Mesa Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Middle Mesa Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire on the Jicarilla Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. Smoke has been visible to nearby areas, including Navajo Lake and Arboles, CO.
The fire is in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure, such as wells and pipelines, are located.
Fire managers request that the public avoid the northern reaches of the ranger district for safety of themselves and fire crews.
No Drones: If you fly, we can't! Keep drones grounded for the safety of firefighting aircraft personnel.
Take Action
- Stay informed and subscribe to the Carson National Forest email list to get updates about this wildfire and more.
- Are you and your home prepared for wildfire? Use New Mexico's guide to get ready.
- Be smoke ready. Monitor air quality and take steps to reduce exposure.
Severity: critical
Aug 16, 2025, 7:15 AM
Update for wildfire: Middle Mesa Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Middle Mesa Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire on the Jicarilla Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. Smoke has been visible to nearby areas, including Navajo Lake and Arboles, CO.
The fire is in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure, such as wells and pipelines, is located.
Fire managers request that the public avoid the northern reaches of the ranger district for safety of themselves and fire crews.
No Drones: If you fly, we can't! Keep drones grounded for the safety of firefighting aircraft personnel.
Take Action
- Stay informed and subscribe to the Carson National Forest email list to get updates about this wildfire and more.
- Are you and your home prepared for wildfire? Use New Mexico's guide to get ready.
- Be smoke ready. Monitor air quality and take steps to reduce exposure.
Severity: critical
Aug 9, 2025, 7:15 PM
Update for wildfire: Middle Mesa Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Middle Mesa Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire on the Jicarilla Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. Smoke has been visible to nearby areas, including Navajo Lake and Arboles, CO.
Ground and air resources are working to suppress the fire, which is burning in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure, such as wells and pipelines, is located.
Fire managers request that the public avoid the northern reaches of the ranger district for safety of themselves and fire crews.
The Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office has placed a "Set" evacuation status on private inholdings and adjacent properties within the county that are the path of the fire.
No Drones: If you fly, we can't! Keep drones grounded for the safety of firefigthing aircraft personnel.
Take Action
- Stay informed and subscribe to the Carson National Forest email list to get updates about this wildfire and more.
- Are you and your home prepared for wildfire? Use New Mexico's guide to get ready.
- Be smoke ready. Monitor air quality and take steps to reduce exposure.
Severity: critical
Aug 4, 2025, 10:15 PM
Update for wildfire: Middle Mesa Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Middle Mesa Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire on the Jicarilla Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. Smoke has been visible to nearby areas, including Navajo Lake and Arboles, CO.
Ground and air resources are working to suppress the fire, which is burning in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure, such as wells and pipelines, is located.
Fire managers request that the public avoid the northern reaches of the ranger district for safety of themselves and fire crews.
The Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office has placed a "Set" evacuation status on private inholdings and adjacent properties within the county that are the path of the fire.
No Drones: If you fly, we can't! Keep drones grounded for the safety of firefigthing aircraft personnel.
Take Action
- Stay informed and subscribe to the Carson National Forest email list to get updates about this wildfire and more.
- Are you and your home prepared for wildfire? Use New Mexico's guide to get ready.
- Be smoke ready. Monitor air quality and take steps to reduce exposure.
Severity: danger
Aug 4, 2025, 4:15 AM
Update for wildfire: Middle Mesa Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Middle Mesa Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire on the Jicarilla Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. Smoke has been visible to nearby areas, including Navajo Lake and Arboles, CO.
Ground and air resources are working to suppress the fire, which is burning in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure, such as wells and pipelines, is located.
There are no evaucations or closures, but fire managers request the public to avoid the northern reaches of the ranger district for safety of themselves and fire crews.
No Drones: If you fly, we can't! Keep drones grounded for the safety of firefigthing aircraft personnel.
Take Action
- Stay informed and subscribe to the Carson National Forest email list to get updates about this wildfire and more.
- Are you and your home prepared for wildfire? Use New Mexico's guide to get ready.
- Be smoke ready. Monitor air quality and take steps to reduce exposure.
Severity: danger
Aug 2, 2025, 7:15 PM
Update for wildfire: Middle Mesa Fire
Updated information for this wildfire:
The Middle Mesa Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire on the Jicarilla Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. Smoke has been visible to nearby areas, including Navajo Lake and Arboles, CO.
Ground and air resources are working to suppress the fire, which is burning in a remote area where natural gas infrastructure, such as wells and pipelines, is located.
There are no evaucations or closures, but fire managers request the public to avoid the northern reaches of the ranger district for safety of themselves and fire crews.
No Drones: If you fly, we can't! Keep drones grounded for the safety of firefigthing aircraft personnel.
Take Action
- Stay informed and subscribe to the Carson National Forest email list to get updates about this wildfire and more.
- Are you and your home prepared for wildfire? Use New Mexico's guide to get ready.
- Be smoke ready. Monitor air quality and take steps to reduce exposure.
Severity: warning

Size, containment, and perimeter come from the National Interagency Fire Center. Narrative comes from InciWeb. For life-threatening emergencies call 911.