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Sacaton Fire reaches 35% containment, crews make progress
By Dave Burge at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Fire officials are reporting progress in the fight against the Sacaton Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness. The Sacaton Fire, burning about 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, has burned an estimated 9,675 acres but is now at 35 percent containment, fire officials sai...
Key takeaway The Sacaton Fire, burning about 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, has burned an estimated 9,675 acres but is now at 35 percent containment, fire officials said on Friday, July 10.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 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 are reporting progress in the fight against the Sacaton Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness. The Sacaton Fire, burning about 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, has burned an estimated 9,675 acres but is now at 35 percent containment, fire officials sai...
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