Trigo 4.16.08 PM Update
Incident: Trigo Fire Wildland Fire
Released: 4/16/2008
Fire Name: Trigo Fire
Estimated Acreage: 250-300 Acres
Containment: 0%
Date Started: April 15, 2008
Cause: Under Investigation
Jurisdictional Agencies: USFS
Restrictions and closures: Capilla Peak Lookout
Threatened resources: Capilla Peak Lookout and Electronic Sites
Location: West Side of Manzano Mountains, SE of Capilla Peak
Personnel: Approx. 208
Resources: 6 Hotshot Crews, 1 Inmate Work Crew, 3 Air Tankers, 2 Helicopters, 2 Type 6 Engines
Mountainair, NM - April 16, 2008, 3:00 p.m.: The Trigo Fire on the Mountainair Ranger District continues to be a slow backing fire burning solely on the west side of the Manzano Mountains. Extreme fire behavior could threaten Capilla Peak Lookout as well as several electronic sites.
Air resources were grounded at noon today due to high winds. The use of air tankers and helicopters continues to be wind dependent. Six Hot Shot crews are working to flank the fire. The Inmate Work Camp crew is clearing line on Caņon del Trigo trail. Fire size is estimated at 250-300 acres, pending official GPS perimeter mapping. Fire fighters continue to be challenged by high winds as well as very steep, rugged terrain.
Torrance County Emergency Management would like to remind the public that smoke is expected to impact east Manzano mountain communities. The public is advised not to run air conditioners, keep all windows and doors closed and leave heavily impacted areas when possible. There are currently NO community evacuations; however, east Manzano residents are asked to be prepared in case the need for evacuations becomes necessary. Have important papers, pets, prescriptions and photos readily available in case the need for evacuation arises.
Craig Cowie's New Mexico Type 2 Incident Management Team will assume command of the Trigo Fire at 6:00 p.m. today.
