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Sacaton Fire: Containment reaches 57% as residents return home
By Dave Burge at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Fire officials continue to report steady progress in the fight against the Sacaton Fire, which has been burning in the Gila Wilderness area for three weeks. Residents in the Willow Creek area have also been allowed to return home. The fire, 15 miles east of Glenwood, New ...
Key takeaway The fire, 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, has burned [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The containment of the Sacaton Fire reaching 57% is a welcome development for El Paso residents who have been keeping a close eye on the situation. Although the fire is burning in the Gila Wilderness area, 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, its proximity to the El Paso area has raised concerns about potential impacts on local air quality and public safety. With residents in the nearby Willow Creek area now allowed to return home, the focus will shift to supporting those affected by the fire and ensuring that necessary resources are in place to prevent similar incidents in the future. The experience of the Sacaton Fire will also inform local discussions about wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies, particularly in areas where urban and wildland interfaces exist, posing a risk to El Paso County communities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Fire officials continue to report steady progress in the fight against the Sacaton Fire, which has been burning in the Gila Wilderness area for three weeks. Residents in the Willow Creek area have also been allowed to return home. The fire, 15 miles east of Glenwood, New ...
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