Trigo 4.24.08 Update
Incident: Trigo Fire Wildland Fire
Released: 4/24/2008
Date April 24, 2008 8:00 AM For Immediate Release
Fire Remains Active Through Night
The Trigo Fire refuses to lay down. Firefighters on the swing shift stayed out much of the night fighting active fire behavior on the north side, below Capilla Peak. Crews managed to catch a couple of small slopovers and a few spot fires that tried to escape during the night. Fire management officials say firefighters on the ground and in the air have done an excellent job, but they can't let up yet.
Today will be a critical day in maintaining control of the Trigo Fire. Extreme wind conditions are expected between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., with gusts up to 40 miles per hour.
The east and west extremities of the fire have cooled down and rehabilitation efforts are underway in those areas. The area below Capilla Peak however, continues to provide resistance.
Aircraft will fly today as wind conditions permit, monitoring fire lines. Air tankers and helicopters will drop retardant and water as needed.
Fire Facts:
Containment: 46% Acres: 4,600 Fire Personnel: 506 Hot Shot Crews: 6
Type II Crews: 11 Engines: 18 Aircraft Available: 5 helicopters, 4 air tankers
1 lead plane Cost to date: $3,800,000
Closures: New Canyon Road to Capilla Peak remains closed.
