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Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation / Salt Fire

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Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation / Salt Fire

Case
#498
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI Albuquerque Field Office with local, state, federal, and tribal partners
Cold Case · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024

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Justice for Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation / Salt Fire — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What was the cause of the Salt Fire—was it intentionally set, accidental, or due to negligence?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there any individuals observed in the area on or before June 17, 2024, who may have information about the fire's origin?

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clue
Lead #3

What physical evidence was recovered from the fire scene that could indicate the method of ignition?

The Salt Fire was discovered on June 17, 2024, on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation in New Mexico, with the cause remaining undetermined. The FBI's Albuquerque Field Office is leading a multi-agency investigation involving local, state, federal, and tribal partners to identify how the fire started. Law enforcement is seeking public assistance to determine whether the fire was intentionally set or resulted from negligence, making any information about suspicious activity in the area potentially crucial.

Case
#498
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI Albuquerque Field Office with local, state, federal, and tribal partners

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Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation June 17, 2024 The FBI's Albuquerque Field Office is assisting local, state, federal, and tribal partners in the ongoing investigation of the fire on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. The Salt Fire was discovered on June 17, 2024.

Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the cause of this fire.

Timeline of Events

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2024-06-17

Salt Fire Discovered

The Salt Fire was discovered on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation on June 17, 2024.

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Case Information

Incident:June 17, 2024
Last Updated:June 15, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 17, 2024
Last Updated:June 15, 2026

Up to $10,000 Reward

For information leading to the resolution of this case