Three Rivers Fire Update April 29, 2021
Crews woke up to more snow and rain today. There has been no growth on the fire yesterday or today.
Acres: 12,000 acres
Percent Containment: 5%
Date/Time Detected: 8:42 am, April 26, 2021
Resources Assigned: 168
Structures burned: 0
Cause: Unknown, under investigation
Origin/Location: ½ mile north of Three Rivers Campground; fire has spread towards both Ski Apache and the South Fork/Bonito area.
Crews Continue to Work After Rain Douses Fire Overnight
The fire saw no growth yesterday or today and remains at 12,000 acres. The 12,000 acres include hot spots that are separate from the main burned area.
Widespread scattered precipitation yesterday and last night has kept fire spread minimal. Increased moisture and humidity have slowed spread through grasses; dead and downed fuel is currently smoldering. Fire activity is expected to increase later in the day and wind direction is expected to shift, blowing the fire back onto already burned areas.
The fire will become more active again as warmer weather returns Saturday. Today crews will continue to scout and construct lines along the southern perimeter and assess and plan for structural protection at Ski Apache, Lookout Mountain, other infrastructure, and residences northeast of the fire perimeter, should it be required in the future.
RESIDENTS SHOULD REMAIN VIGILANT AND PREPARED FOR EVACUATIONS IN THESE AND ADDITIONAL AREAS IF FIRE BEHAVIOR INCREASES.
ROAD CLOSURES
• Bonito Canyon Road past the Bonito Lake Dam
• Nogal Canyon Road past the Nogal Peak trailhead
• Three Rivers Trailhead and Campground
• Monjeau Lookout at Sierra Vista
Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. As a reminder, every time a drone is seen near the fire all aircraft are grounded until we can be sure the drone is clear of the area. For more information visit Know Before You Fly, http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.
Fire Information Public Phone Line: 575-386-5077
Fire Information Media Phone Line: 575-386-5108
