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

Acres: 12,171 Start date: May 31, 2013 Cause: Downed powerline Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve, NM Containment: 5 percent Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 23 crews, 36 engines, 8 water tenders, 2 dozer Total personnel: 816 Available air support: 3 air tankers, 7 helicopters Summary: Yesterday and last night, lower temperatures and slightly higher humidity created more favorable conditions on the fire. The west perimeter control line showed no heat last night. The north perimeter control line had burnout operations throughout the night extending east to Valles Caldera (VC) Road 02. The east control line continues to be prepared and improved along VC Road 02 south to the Valles Caldera Headquarters Historic District. The south control line along VC Road 02 will continue to be prepared and improved while monitoring the Redondo Peak south facing slopes. Today, the most activity is anticipated in the northeast portion of the interior,...