Frijole Fire Smoke Lingers in NM | Santa Fe News

A fierce wildfire in New Mexico, sparked by lightning and now 79% contained, is still churning out smoke thanks to dry, hot weather fueling flames on the eastern edge. Though no immediate threat to homes, the fire’s creep into pine forests is worsening air quality across communities like Espanola, Santa Cruz, and Chimayo — with smoke visible even from Santa Fe and Los Alamos. As containment nears, officials are already eyeing burn scars for flood risks when rain returns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.koat.com/article/hot-and-dry-weather-fuel-frijole-fire-smoke-amid-79-containment/73709718 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86a8eb53bbfbc772 Report issues to [email protected].