A news release from the Trigo fire on the Cibola National Forest southeast of Albuquerque at 8:00 AM today:
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
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
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,
Cost to date: $3,800,000