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TRES LAGUNAS FIRE UPDATE Sunday, June 9, 2013, 9 a.m. (Tres Lagunas Fire Wildfire)

Fire Information: 505-757-2952 Media Contact: 505-757-2907 Information for this fire, including maps and photos, can be found at: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3401 Acres: 10,048 Cause: Human Start Date: May 30, 2013 Containment: 45% Location: 10 miles North of Pecos, NM Fuels: Timber Total personnel: 1,014 Terrain: steep, rugged Today’s Actions: There will be a strong emphasis on mop up along established containment lines today. Mop up entails detailed inspection of fire lines to be sure the ground is cold and fire perimeter is secure. Firefighters will continue installing pumps and hose to make water available for the mop up. Firefighters will be working to secure lines on ridges and steep slopes and on the east, northeast, and southeast areas of the fire. Pumps and hoses remain in Holy Ghost Canyon. Electricity has been restored to all evacuated areas except for Holy Ghost Canyon. Evacuations will be lifted when the area is safe from potential threats to the communities currently...