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News Update 6/12 AM (Thompson Ridge Fire Wildfire)

Acres: 22,852 Start date: May 31, 2013 Cause: Downed powerline Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve, NM Containment: 50 percent Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 20 crews, 48 engines, 34 water tenders, 6 dozers Total personnel: 991 Available air support: 3 air tankers, 6 helicopters Last night crews experienced minimal fire behavior through the night. The majority of activity involved patrolling on the northeast edge of the fire and continued mop up operations south towards the Headquarters District. Crews continued mop up on the flanks of the spot fire on South Mountain checking for hot spots within the perimeter. Today, firefighters will continue to patrol the perimeter and seek out hot spots within the interior. New hotspots may have appeared in the evening as the larger column collapsed and could potentially drop embers on previously cleared areas. This morning’s briefing included a moment of silence for 28-year-old United States...