Trinity Ridge Fire Update for 9/15/12
Incident: Trinity Ridge Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/15/2012
Fire behavior within the Trinity Ridge fire has moderated significantly. All areas of the fire perimeter where we have been able to safely insert crews and engage in suppression have been contained. The remaining areas of the fire perimeter are being monitored by ground and air. It is anticipated that these remaining uncontained areas will continue to burn until significant precipitation is received. Helicopters will be utilized to cool hot spots when needed. Smoke may be visible in areas of the fire as interior pockets of fuel continue to burn.
The Idaho City landing strip will be reopened today and available for use.
A revised area closure (Order No. 0402-00-0025, Revision #7) is in effect. Details and a map of the current closure area are available in the Closure section of this website. The roads in the closure area that have been opened are for through traffic only. Please be aware that firefighters and related equipment may be working in the area. Drive cautiously with headlights on at all times. The public is not to leave their vehicles while driving on roads through the closed area due to fire related hazards. The Idaho National Guard continues to man control points within the closed area.
Recreation facilities that remain closed include: all facilities in the Trinity Lakes Recreation area, Troutdale Campground, Ninemeyer Campground, and Hot Creek Trailhead near FR 156. All trails within the fire closure area remain closed to public use. The area of the north/south ridgeline between Rabbit Creek and Thorn Butte lookout will have heavy equipment and a fire crew continuing work on the contingency line until early next week. For the safety of the public and the firefighters, please avoid the area.
