Archive for June 25, 2010
Corona Fire 92% Contained
by John Weckerle
The Corona Fire, which has been burning about 2 miles north of Corona on Cougar Mesa, was 92% contained this morning, according to Arlene Perea of the Mountainair Ranger District.
The fire burned a total of 113 acres. Fuels within the interior of the fire are expected to continue to burn out for some time, unless soaking rains douse the remaining embers. Four Type II crews (20 firefighters each) were supported by four engines and one helicopter, with as many as 126 total personnel fighting the fire on Thursday. According to Ms. Perea, the Albuquerque Zone Type III Team, managed by Ryan Romero, transferred fire operations to the Mountainair Ranger District this morning. A five-person crew, with one engine and a chase truck, will continue to monitor the area through the weekend and possibly into Monday.