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News Update 6/14 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: 15 crews, 35 engines, 29 water tenders, 5 dozers Total personnel: 833 Available air support: 3 air tankers, 4 helicopters Summary: Fire activity last night was minimal, allowing firefighters to address hotspots, patrol the perimeter of the fire, and mop-up further into the interior. Cleanup efforts will begin today with the removal of hoses, cutting of snags, and chipping of felled trees. Suppression rehabilitation efforts will also begin around South Mountain as we mitigate the impact of firefighter efforts to stop the fire. Portions of the Highway 4 will be reduced to one lane today for chipping and removal of vegetation that was cut to prepare the contingency line along that roadway. Evacuation: The pre-evacuation advisory of the Bennett Subdivision remains in effect. Open and...