Trigo Update #2
Incident: Trigo Fire Wildland Fire
Released: 4/15/2008
Mountainair, NM - April 15, 2008: The Mountainair Ranger District along with other resources are on scene of the Trigo Fire, which was reported just before 10 am this morning. This fire is in the Trigo Canyon area on the west side of the Manzano Mountains. At this time the fire is estimated at around 100 acres.
All air resources have been grounded due to high winds. They were able to drop a few loads of retardant before being grounded, however the winds continue pushing the fire in a eastern direction toward Capilla Peak Lookout and Electronic sites. Hand crews from throughout the southwest have been ordered and are in route or on scene. More updates to follow.
