May 23, 2008 Fire Update - Noon
Incident: Mustang Corner Wildfire
Released: 5/23/2008
The nearly 40,000 acre Mustang Corner Fire has been more cooperative with firefighters over the past two days. A change in wind direction and intensity, along with higher humidity and the "never give up" resolve of firefighters has worked to contain at least 80% of the 10 day old blaze
"We still have fire out there," said Incident Commander Mike Quesinberry. "In fact, there will be fire out there until we get significant rainfall, which we hope is right around the corner."
Today
Firefighters and aerial resources-helicopters and single-engine tankers-- will continue working to extinguish remaining hot spots in hammocks. If significant amounts of rainfall don't occur soon, area residents can expect smoke, heat and smoldering to continue for several weeks.
Fire weather forecasters again predict southerly winds possibly shifting into an easterly flow during the day. While fire crews are most focused on mopping up hot spots along the southern perimeter of the fire, they are alert to the potential for new fires starting in the area.
Some resources, such as firefighting crews, are being made available for reassignment to fires burning in other areas of the state and across the nation.
Road Closures
Everglades National Park has temporarily closed Richmond Drive (SW 168th Street) west of the park border to motorized and non-motorized vehicles due to public safety concerns.
Mustang Corner Fire information
Website: http://www.inciweb.org/
Email: mustangcornerfire@gmail.com
Information Hotline: 404.354.5878
