Frijoles Fire Grows Amid Drier Weather | Albuquerque News

The Frijoles Fire in New Mexico now spans 13,000 acres with just 31% containment—far from over. Dry conditions and shifting winds have pushed flames into the Pecos Wilderness, where it began in early August. Lightning sparked this blaze, part of a troubling surge: lightning-caused fires in New Mexico are up nearly 100% compared to recent averages, straining firefighting resources nationwide. Hundreds of personnel and aircraft are battling the fire, but delays in deploying full resources slowed initial efforts. A weak cold front offers little relief, while potential thunderstorms could bring moisture—or dangerous winds and lightning that threaten crews and aircraft. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d9bf98b81d633623