May 17, 2026 

Fire activity continued on the Mimms Fire yesterday, but good work from ground resources and air support helped to fortify line and increase containment around the southern edge. Today, the fire’s containment percentage has grown to 40%, and its estimated acres have also increased to 7,093. Firefighters will continue to improve line on the east edge of the fire and extinguish heat around the perimeter. Air resources will be available to support with retardant drops if necessary. This will be the final notification on this fire unless there are significant changes.  

Acres: 7,093 estimated. 

Containment: 40% contained.      

Start Date / Time: 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 

Fuels: Grass, pinon/juniper 

Cause: Lightning. 

Location: North of HWY 156, northwest of Jordan, east of Sparks Fire footprint. 

Ownership: Private. 

Threats: Structure threat has passed.  

Weather: Today sunny, with highs near 94. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15-25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Red Flag Warning in effect until 8 p.m. this evening. 

Resources: NM Forestry Division, Oregon Department of Forestry, Quay County, local volunteer fire departments, NM Department of Transportation. Type 1 IHC, Air resources. Total personnel: 68.  

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George Ducker, Prevention and Communications Manager, NM Forestry Division

george.ducker@emnrd.nm.gov