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Monday, June 3, 2013, 9:00 p.m. (Tres Lagunas Fire Wildfire)

TRES LAGUNAS FIRE UPDATE Monday, June 3, 2013, 9:00 p.m. Fire Information: 505-757-2952 Media Contact: 505-757-2907 Information for this fire, including maps, can be found at: inciweb.org/incident/3401 Acres: 8,500 Start Date: May 30, 2013 Cause: downed power line Location: 10 miles North of Pecos, NM Containment: 7% Fuels: Timber Total personnel: 600 Terrain: steep, rugged PUBLIC MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT: 6 p.m. at the Pecos High School and Luna Community College, Allied House Nursing Building in Las Vegas Today’s Summary: On the west flank crews built direct line from Indian Creek road north to the ridgeline above Holy Ghost Canyon. A four to five acre spot fire became established on the east side of Holy Ghost Canyon on top of the ridgeline and structure protection was implemented. The crews withdrew for a short time due to extreme fire behavior, and then reengaged. Crews will be working throughout the night executing structure protection in Holy Ghost Canyon. Dozer...