The Romero Fire is 7,000 acres with an increase to 40% containment. Yesterday, firefighters worked along the western edge to mop up any remaining pockets of heat that might pose a threat to containment lines. Crews patrolled the fire perimeter while reinforcing lines put in place over the past few days. The dozer line was completed on the north end and tied into the Cottonwood Wash.
Multiple contingency lines were put in place north of the fire in the event the fire spreads past primary containment lines. Today, the main focus is on the northeast side of the fire where the majority...
