Thompson Ridge Fire News Release June 24, 2013 8:00 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 787-4342 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Acres: 23,937 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, 1 dozers Total personnel: 170 Available air support: 3 helicopters Summary: Acreage on the Thompson Ridge Fire did not increase according to last night’s infra-red flight. Active fire behavior yesterday was minimal with all burning taking place in the interior of the fire perimeter. The type 1 helicopter was not used yesterday. Today’s fire behavior is expected to be very similar to what was observed yesterday. A group has been spiked out atop Redondo Peak where they are mopping up hotspots. It was decided that this would be a better alternative than a burnout and worked well yesterday. This group will spike out 1 more night and...