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Monday, May 05, 2008

Trigo Update


For the Journal
      Trigo Fire Update from the Southwest Area Incident Management Team.
   
   
    Fire Name: Trigo Fire
    Estimated Acreage: 13,680
    Containment: 50%
    Jurisdictional Agencies: USFS NMSF Torrance County Sheriff Dept. Emergency Management Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Isleta Pueblo
    Restrictions and closures: Cibola National Forest in Stage 2 restrictions. New Canyon, Capilla Peak, Red Canyon and Fourth of July Campgrounds remain closed.
    Personnel: 809
    May 5, 2008 8 a.m. Trigo Fire Update Yesterday, crews successfully reinforced the northeast containment line using firing activities. For the next few days, residents will continue to see increased smoke at times in the area as firing of unburned vegetation near the containment line continues. This is done to widen and reinforce the containment line. Several crews work together when conducting firing activities. Helicopters are available when needed to assist these crews.
    Potential for isolated shower or thunderstorm activity could produce gusty outflow winds near the fire area.
    Returning residents are encouraged to use caution when driving in the area due to firefighters and firefighting apparatus.
    Torrance County Emergency Management: Daily 1 p.m. updates at Estancia Community Center
    Torrance County Emergency Information number: 384-9634.