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Thompson Ridge Fire Burning on Redondo Peak Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 7, 2013

The Thompson Ridge Fire burning on Redondo Peak just west of Los Alamos taken after sunset Thursday, June 6. Photo by Momo Vuyisich/WildWestGallery.com Read More

Thomas Ridge Fire Images on the Valles Caldera

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 7, 2013

Spot fires from the Thompson Ridge Fire at Headquarters Wednesday evening at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Jim ODonnell

An Air Crane passes Headquarters with a fresh load of water from the Jemez River. Photo by Jim ODonnell

A closeup of the understory burn from the Thompson Ridge Fire Wednesday at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Jim ODonnell

An Air Crane siphons water from the Jemez River. Photo by Jim ODonnell

A healthy underbrush burn on the west side of the Valle Wednesday. Photo by Jim ODonnell

Morning Fire Update: Thompson Ridge 10 Percent Contained; Tres Lagunas 34 Percent

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 7, 2013

Smoke from the Thompson Ridge Fire visible Thursday looking west from Espanola. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Thompson Ridge Fire Update

Friday, June 7, 2013, 8 a.m.

Acres: 14,430; Start date: May 31, 2013; Cause: Downed powerline; Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve; Containment: 10 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 25 crews, 49 engines, 23 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 1,015; Available air support: 3 air tankers, 4 helicopters;

Summary: Overnight, the fire activity was quiet compared with previous Read More

Los Alamos Fire Station 6 Undergoes Makeover

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 7, 2013

Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

A major remodel in underway at Los Alamos Fire Department Station 6 at 457 East Road near the airport.

County Project Manager Wayne Kohlrust explained that one bay is being expanded to accommodate LAFD’s “Crash Truck” that services the airport. The current bay was just 4 inches wider than the crash truck. A second bay is under construction to accommodate a “Wildfire Truck.” The firefighters’ weight room is being expanded and additional storage

Thompson Ridge Fire on The Valles Caldera – Update June 6 at 9 p.m.

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 7, 2013

Valles Caldera National Preserve June 5. Photo by Robert Beberniss

Thompson Ridge Fire
June 6, 2013 9 p.m.

Acres: 12,900, Start date: May 31, 2013, Cause: Downed powerline Location: Valles Caldera National Preserve, Containment: 10 percent; Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine; Terrain: Steep, rugged; Resources: 25 crews, 49 engines, 23 water tenders, 2 dozers; Total personnel: 1,015; Available air support: 3 air tankers, 6 helicopters.

Summary: Crews continue to work day and night shifts to take advantage of a narrow window of favorable weather to conduct burnout operations along Read More