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News Update AM 6/7/13 (Thompson Ridge Fire Wildfire)

Acres: 14,430 Start date: May 31, 2013 Cause: Downed powerline Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve, NM Containment: 10 percent Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 25 crews, 49 engines, 23 water tenders, 2 dozers Total personnel: 1,015 Available air support: 3 air tankers, 4 helicopters Summary: Overnight, the fire activity was quiet compared with previous nights. Work included securing the area around the Ranch Headquarters. Today, crews will continue to mopup and patrol the area around the Headquarters and the east side of the fire. Along the west side of the fire, crews will continue to secure the perimeter and conduct mopup operations to ensure the safety of the adjoining communities. Work continues along the southern perimeter to prepare and improve containment lines along Valles Caldera Road 02, south of Redondo Peak. Evacuations: An evacuation order remains in effect for Thompson Ridge, Rancho de la Cueva and Elk Valley. Smoke: Smoke...