Wednesday, June 8, 2011

#WallowFire: Catron County Manager Update 12:10 PM (NM)

Catron County Manager Bill Aymar reports from Luna, 12:10 PM (NM)
  • The fire is still between 4-5 miles from Luna, still in Arizona 3/4 to one mile from the state line. The fire line moves back and forth, isn't regular, so it's hard to be precise about this. 
  • Fire activity is calm at this time, with no wind to speak of.
  • TheType 1 Team has arrived and is in process of getting briefed in Reserve right now.
  • Governor Martinez called up the National Guard at 2 a.m. and they will help with the fire situation in Catron County today. They are NOT packing weapons and are not here to enforce the law - they are here to assist and support the fire effort. They will do whatever Catron County needs, including helping with traffic and logistics. The approximately 150 National Guard troops will be staged at the Reserve Airport. 
  • New fire personnel are continuing to flow into Catron County right now. We will have an accurate number for Catron County in a couple of days, once the Type 1 Team is set up and fully operational. 
  • Luna is still under pre-evacuation notice.
  • There is a law enforcement presence in Escudilla Bonita and Coyote Creek subdivisions since their previous evacuation notice. No one is to return to any evacuated area until official notice is rescinded by the Apache County Sheriff's Department (the law enforcement entity that issues the notice is the one that can legally rescind it).

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