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TRES LAGUNAS FIRE UPDATE Monday, June 18, 2013 9 a.m. (Tres Lagunas Fire Wildfire)

Start Date: 5/30/13 Size: 10,219 acres Cause: Human Fuels: Timber Terrain: Steep/Rugged Containment: 90% Location:15 miles N. of Pecos,NM Resources Committed: 157 personnel Summary: The Northern New Mexico Type III Incident Management Team of firefighters and engines are remaining on scene to combat active flames that are within the center of the Tres Lagunas fire. Two divisions are confirming whether last night’s rain reached the heat zones and are otherwise extinguishing burning woody vegetation. The resources remain on point to protect property. Heavy equipment is being used to remove hazardous trees. The crews continue to be vigilant about the steep terrain, rolling rocks, potential flash floods, and a drying trend this week. The containment remains at 90 percent. Today’s Weather: Wind gusts are forecasted to increase and be erratic with a 30% chance of precipitation and thunderstorms. A severe fire weather watch has been forecasted for Wednesday with decreasing humidity and...