Trigo 4.27.2008
Incident: Trigo Fire Wildland Fire
Released: 4/29/2008
Date April 27, 2008 9:00 PM For Immediate Release
Trigo Fire Cooling Down
Firefighters are moving steadily toward full containment of the Trigo fire. Crews are expected to finish mop up in the New Canyon campground area tomorrow. One smoke persists on the west side, which will be worked by hand crews.
Helicopters dropped about 8,000 gallons of water on burning interior fuels, and will be available again tomorrow for additional drops where needed. The burnout operation above Bartolo Canyon may continue tomorrow to reinforce the containment line.
The BAER (burned area emergency rehabilitation) team will be on the incident tomorrow to begin assessment of damage to natural resources, prior to making recommendations for restoration.
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: 83% Acres: 4,910 Fire Personnel: 422 Hot Shot Crews: 5
Type II Crews: 8 Engines: 11 Aircraft Available: 3 helicopters
Dozers: 2 Cost to date: $5,450,000
Tomorrow's Weather: Forecasted high temperature of 69 0, relative humidity 5-8%, wind 7-11 mph .
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.
Basic Information
Incident TypeWildland Fire CauseUnder Investigation Date of Origin04/15/2008 at 1555 hrs. LocationSouth of Capilla Peak. Incident CommanderCowieCurrent Situation
Total Personnel358 Size4,832 acres Percent Contained95% Estimated Containment Date04/29/2008 at hrs. Fuels Involved9 Hardwood Litter Fuels models 5,9 and 10.
Pinyon-juniper;gamel oak; ponderosa pine and mixed conifer.
Fire BehaviorBacking fire with isolated single tree torching, creeping and smoldering.
Significant EventsNew Canyon road remains closed to the public at the Forest boundary. Some progress is being made in securing the southern flank.
Outlook
Planned ActionsAerial patrol in divisions A and Z. Mop-up and rehab in division B and D. Holding and mop-up in division Y.
Growth PotentialHigh
Terrain DifficultyExtreme
Containment TargetExpected containment date: 4/29/2008
RemarksThe NMIMT will transistion with the Type 3 team (ICT3,Gesser)tomorrow, 4/29 at 0600. The close-out for the NMIMT and local unit will be @ 1300hr tomorrow at ICP, Mountainair, NM. Change in acreage due to more accurate mapping.
Weather
Current Wind Conditions10g20 mph SW Current Temperature57 degrees Current Humidity8-12 %
