Thompson Ridge Fire News Release June 25, 2013 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: (623) 670-9206 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Acres: 23,965 Start date: May 31, 2013 Cause: Downed power line Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve, NM Containment: 90 percent Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 3 crews, 6 engines, 5 water tenders, 0 dozers Total personnel: 161 Available air support: 3 helicopters Special Notice: Please note that as of 8 pm tonight the regular telephone number of 541-787-4342 will no longer be connected. For Thompson Ridge Fire information, please call 623-670-9206. Please note that this is a cell phone with spotty coverage at times. Feel free to leave messages and we will be responding to them as they come in. Thanks for your understanding. Summary: Acreage on the Thompson Ridge Fire increased by 28 acres to 23,965 according to last night’s infra-red flight. Even with moderate wind activity, minimal fire behavior was observed yesterday with...