Old 66 Fire map & updates
The Old 66 Fire is burning in Quay County, NM (1 Miles S from San Jon, NM). Latest size 3,668 acres, 99% contained.
Old 66 Fire map
No mapped perimeter has been published for this fire. Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Old 66 Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Clovis, NM | 51 mi |
| Amarillo, TX | 82 mi |
| Lubbock, TX | 136 mi |
| Roswell, NM | 140 mi |
| Santa Fe, NM | 154 mi |
| Los Alamos, NM | 177 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: SF.
Timeline
- Discovered — March 27, 2026
- Record last updated — September 7, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Old 66 Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 352 Fire | 2,674 | 2026 | 3 mi |
| Kothman Fire | 2,749 | 2026 | 20 mi |
| Line Fire | 30,144 | 2026 | 23 mi |
| Midpoint Fire | 3,717 | 2022 | 24 mi |
| Griffith Fire | 5,120 | 2017 | 23 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other New Mexico fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Old 66 Fire?
In Quay County, NM, 1 Miles S from San Jon, NM. The nearest city in our list is Clovis, NM, about 51 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Old 66 Fire?
3,668 acres (about 6 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Old 66 Fire contained?
It was reported 99% contained.
What caused the Old 66 Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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