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News Update 6/15 AM (Thompson Ridge Fire Wildfire)

Acres: 24,032 Start date: May 31, 2013 Cause: Downed powerline Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve, NM Containment: 75 percent Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 13 crews, 29 engines, 29 water tenders, 3 dozers Total personnel: 763 Available air support: 5 helicopters Summary: Last night fire activity was minimal, and there was no new growth on the fire. Night shift crews patrolled the perimeter and addressed hotspots near the fireline. Today firefighters will continue to patrol and mopup any hot spots within the perimeter of the fire. Rehabilitation around South Mountain will continue as firefighters remove snags and chip felled trees. National Guard crews will assist firefighters today with removal of hoses and equipment from areas that are no longer under threat from fire. Open and active: Communities in and around the Santa Fe National Forest remain open and accessible including Jemez Springs, Jemez Pueblo, Santa Clara Pueblo, Los...