What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of June 12, 2026, the Seven Cabins Fire had burned in the Capitan Mountain Wilderness in Lincoln County, New Mexico, near Capitan Gap Road east of Capitan (1).
The wildfire was located north of Capitan and approximately 25 miles northeast of Ruidoso in the Lincoln National Forest region.
The fire spread through dry fuels and rugged terrain within the Peppin Fire burn scar area, creating difficult firefighting conditions.
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?
The cities and areas affected by the Seven Cabins Fire included:
- Boy Scout Mountain
- Capitan Mountain Wilderness
- Copeland Canyon
- Encinoso
- Gap Road
- Lincoln
- Pine Lodge area
- Ruidoso
- State Highway 246 corridor
What is the current containment status of the wildfire?
As of June 12, 2026, the Seven Cabins Fire had burned approximately 31,860 acres and was 100% contained.
Fire crews used both direct and indirect suppression strategies to slow the fire's spread, particularly south of Highway 246 and around the Pine Lodge area.
More than 200 personnel, along with helicopters, engines, dozers, and water tenders, were assigned to the incident. Strong winds, low humidity, and extremely dry fuels created critical fire weather conditions that contributed to periods of additional fire growth (2).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders and alerts associated with the Seven Cabins Fire were lifted following improved fire conditions and coordination between the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 2 and the Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of June 12, 2026, this fire was 100% contained.
