Frijoles Fire Grows, Evacuations Continue | Santa Fe News

The Frijoles Fire is exploding across the Pecos Wilderness, now charring nearly 8,000 acres and still zero percent contained—dry conditions fueling its deadly spread. Helicopters drop water while nearly 200 firefighters battle the blaze, especially on its northern flank where it surged 1,800 acres overnight. Communities like Chimayó and Cundiyó are under threat, with evacuations already underway and containment lines being built using heavy machinery. The fire, sparked by dry thunderstorms on August 4th, has blanketed Taos and Santa Fe in smoke so thick that schools canceled outdoor activities and health officials urge everyone to stay indoors. Tomorrow, a California Incident Management Team will take command, bringing fresh resources to tackle this escalating emergency. Residents in Cundiyó and Cerro Piñon are on “Set” alert—ready to flee at a moment’s notice—while Cordova is “Ready,” urging vigilance. An emergency shelter is open at Pojoaque Valley Middle School for displaced families. 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/c4e669ff7814cbc5