Thompson Ridge Fire News Release June 19, 2013 9:30 a.m. Fire Information: (541) 787-4342 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Acres: 23,903 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: 6 crews, 11 engines, 5 water tenders, 2 dozers Total personnel: 276 Available air support: 3 helicopters Summary: There was no new perimeter growth yesterday as unburned fuels within the interior continued to smolder and burn. Today crews will continue mop up, patrol and rehab on all divisions of the fire. An increase in winds, lower humidity and warmer temperatures may contribute to increased fire activity within the interior which may create smoke plumes. The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team will continue fire damage assessments and present its findings at a public meeting Thursday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Valles Caldera Science and Education Center in Jemez...