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Jaroso Fire Update- June 23, 2013 9:00 am (Jaroso Fire Wildfire)

JAROSO FIRE For Information: 505-438-5321 For Immediate Release June 23, 2013, 8:45 a.m. Fire Facts Date Reported: 06/10/2013 Number of Personnel: 21 Location: Espanola Ranger District within the Pecos Wilderness, approx. 6 miles southeast of Borrego Equipment: No ground equipment at this time. Cause: Lightning Aircraft: 1 helicopter Size: 3,919 acres Injuries to Date: None Percent Contained: 0% General Information/Announcements: The Santa Fe National Forest assumed command of the Jaroso Fire yesterday, June 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The entire Santa Fe National Forest will be closed to public beginning Monday, June 24 at 8:00 a.m. Santa Fe National Forest Fire Restrictions and Closures: Go to www.firerestrictions.us/nm or www.fs.usda.gov Note: The entire Pecos Wilderness is closed to public entry for the protection of human health and safety. Today’s Planned Activities: The fire grew in acres on the west side in the Frijoles creek area near the blow down, in the northeast...