Thompson Ridge, Jaroso, Tres Lagunas Fire Updates
Storm clouds fill the sky looking west from N.M. 4 toward the Thompson Ridge Fire late Thursday afternoon. The fire is now 75 percent contained. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Thompson Ridge Fire
Acres: 24,032; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed powerline; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; 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 and Available air support: 3 air tankers, 4 helicopters.
Summary: Fire activity last night was minimal, Read More
Thompson Ridge Fire 75 Percent Contained
Valles Caldera. Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera Trust
Thompson Ridge Fire
The Thompson Ridge Fire is now 75 percent contained. The fire started May 31, 2013.
It is burning on the Valles Caldera National Preserve about two miles northeast of La Cueva.
The fire is in steep rugged terrain and is burning mixed conifer and ponderosa pine. The Arizona Central West Zone Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Bea Day, assumed management responsibility for the fire Sunday June 2, 2013.
Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Friday May 31, 2013 approx. 2 p.m. |
Thompson Ridge Fire Behavior Expected To Be Moderate Today
The Thompson Ridge Fire at the Valles Caldera. Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera Trust
Thompson Ridge Fire
Acres: 23,946; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed powerline; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 60 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 16 crews, 42 engines, 33 water tenders, 5 dozers; Total personnel: 885 and Available air support: 3 air tankers, 6 helicopters.
Firefighters took advantage of favorable conditions to conduct burnout operations along the containment line on the southwest flank of Read More
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Thompson Ridge Fire. Photo by Kristen Honig/Valles Caldera Trust
Thompson Ridge Fire Evening Update
Acres: 22,900; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed powerline; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 60 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 16 crews, 42 engines, 33 water tenders, 5 dozers; Total personnel: 885 and Available air support: 3 air tankers, 6 helicopters.
Weather so often dictates what we do and how we do it. Today through the morning hours we received a nice cover of clouds, which helped to moderate our fire Read More
