Seven Cabins Fire map & updates
The Seven Cabins Fire burned in Lincoln County, NM (13 Miles NE from Capitan, NM). Final reported size 31,860 acres, 100% contained.
Seven Cabins Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-06-07). 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 Seven Cabins Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Ruidoso, NM | 26 mi |
| Roswell, NM | 50 mi |
| Las Cruces, NM | 121 mi |
| Albuquerque, NM | 125 mi |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 135 mi |
| Clovis, NM | 135 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — May 14, 2026
- Contained — June 11, 2026
- Controlled — July 14, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — June 7, 2026
- Record last updated — September 9, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Canyon Fire | 2,087 | 2025 | 8 mi |
| Park Fire | 1,200 | 2023 | 22 mi |
| Mcbride Fire | 6,159 | 2022 | 24 mi |
| Dark Canyon Fire | 3,070 | 2020 | 16 mi |
| Pine Lodge Fire | 15,044 | 2019 | 7 mi |
| 246 Fire | 3,360 | 2018 | 10 mi |
| Westhall 2 Fire | 3,339 | 2016 | 16 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 Seven Cabins Fire?
In Lincoln County, NM, 13 Miles NE from Capitan, NM. The nearest city in our list is Ruidoso, NM, about 26 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Seven Cabins Fire?
31,860 acres (about 50 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Seven Cabins Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Seven Cabins Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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