Loma del Norte Fire
Location: 8 Miles S of Alpine, Brewster Co. TX
Specific Location: Lat: 30° 13´ 24″ Lon: 103° 32´ 6″
Date of Origin: 03/03/2009
Cause: Under investigation
Situation as of 03/05/2009 6:00pm
Personnel: 35
Size: 800 acres:
Percent Contained: 50%
Over 35 homes plus surrounding outbuildings have been saved with no losses or reported damage to any homes or structures. The burn out operation around various structures was successful, providing protection and securing black lines around the structures.
Very dry fuels and high winds continue to fuel interior burning. Aggressive suppression activities have subdued much of the fire that was of an immediate threat.
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Situation as of 03/04/2009 6:00pm
Personnel: 35
Size: 800 acres:
Percent Contained: 50%
At least 25 primary residences have been saved by aggressive suppression actions. Highway 118 remained open. Significant progress has been made due to the aggressive use of ground forces and aircraft.
Active fire fueled by high winds, dry fuels and uneven terrain with limited access will continue to contribute to very high fire behavior.
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Situation as of 03/03/2009 6:00pm
Personnel: 35
Size: 600 acres:
Percent Contained: 30%
This fire is burning eight miles south of Alpine in heavy juniper. Approximately 100 residences and 50 outbuildings in and near the Double Diamond Subdivision were saved. Two heavy airtankers and two single-engine airtankers dropped retardant yesterday and have been requested for additional drops this morning. A Type I interagency hot shot crew is on order to help with line construction and hot spots. The fire is 600 acres and 30 percent contained. A FEMA Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was received for this fire.
