Cotton Draw Fire
Active
Lea County, New Mexico · Discovered September 4, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 23 hours ago
Cotton Draw Fire
The Cotton Draw Fire fire has burned 106 acres in Lea County, New Mexico. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. It has shown no measurable growth in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 80).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026, 4:39:20 AM | 106 acres | - |
| 9/4/2026, 3:39:22 AM | 50 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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