Chiricahua Mountains - FIRE!

[reptilist]

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/docume ... EB2300.pdf

[MMM]

Thanks for the info. It looks like the fire is heading south of Portal and away from cave creek. I love that area. I have caved there and to me the entire area is really special. I rmemebr Portal back in 1969 when the general store, post office and restraunt were all in the same room, outside was 2 gas pumps. . And the restroom was a 3 hole outhouse. I am gald the bird are is safe. I pray the fire is controled quickly.

Mike

[gordon]

Terry, Any recent news on the fire??

[MMM]

Sadly, still burning. More campgrounds are now closed. Only 25% contained.

http://www.inciweb.org/incident/article/2225/11314/

Todays update.

Mike

[reptilist]

Apparently the birding area of Cave Creek and the SWRS are safe.

[gordon]

That is good to hear, any word on containment?

[MMM]

As indicated in my post the fire is 25% contained at this time. The fire is burning mostly in a large wilderness area, which explains why only 1 dozer is being used.

Mike

[gordon]

Thanks, somehow I missed your post.

[reptilist]

They don't expect it to be put out until a monsoon storm douses it with rain. I think it is up to 36K acres and is now encroaching into the West side of the range. Makes me want to cuss.

[gordon c. snelling]

You and me both.