Trigo 4.26.2008 AM
Incident: Trigo Fire Wildland Fire
Released: 4/27/2008
Date April 26, 2008 8:00 AM For Immediate Release
Firefighters Getting the Upper Hand
Firefighters seem to be getting the upper hand on the Trigo Fire. Crews have been battling steep, rough terrain, and strong, shifting winds for the past ten days. Northwest winds today are expected to assist firefighters.
As fire behavior winds down, the focus will shift to rehabilitation efforts. A public meeting will be held at the Torreon Community Center at 6:00 p.m. this evening. "After the Wildfire - What Next " will be the topic.
Nine weekend or summer homes were destroyed Sunday when extreme fire behavior caused the Trigo Fire to jump contingency lines near the Forest boundary along Forest Road 245. A portion of the meeting will be dedicated to wildland/urban interface and how homeowners can plan for potential wildfire. Area residents will also be informed about local services available to property owners who were affected by the fire.
After the fire danger is passed, soil erosion, watershed contamination, falling snags, wildlife habitat, hazardous material leakage, and other issues must be addressed. Local agencies will be on hand to answer questions about available services.
The local chapter of the American Red Cross has provided a toll free number (1-800-560-2302) for those needing assistance whose homes were lost or damaged by the Trigo fire.
Fire Facts:
Containment: 59% Acres: 4,910 Fire Personnel: 478 Hot Shot Crews: 6
Type II Crews: 9 Engines: 15 Aircraft Available: 4 helicopters 2 airtankers
Dozers: 1 Cost to date: $4,800,000
Today's Weather: Forecasted high temperature of 52 - 70 degrees, minimum relative humidity 9%, wind 12-28 mph, wind direction NW.
Closures: New Canyon Road to Capilla Peak remains closed from the Forest boundary west. Red Canyon campground remains closed, and Forest Road 358 into Bartolo Canyon is blocked due to firefighter activity.
