Thompson Ridge Fire Update – Evening of June 5
The Thompson Ridge Fire battle continues behind the Valles Caldera Headquarters area. Courtesy/VCT
VALLES CALDERA TRUST News:
Thompson Ridge Fire Update
June 5, 2013 9 p.m.
Acres: 10,400
Start date: May 31, 2013
Cause: Downed powerline
Location: Valles Read More
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COUNTY News:
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Thompson Ridge Fire Shuts Down Valles Caldera National Preserve
Valle Grande. Photo by Glen Wurden
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – All public access to the Valles Caldera National Preserve is closed to the public due to increased fire activity from the Thompson Ridge Fire.
The Fire has burned more than 9,000 acres near the western border of the preserve since the fire began Friday, May 31. All recreational programs and activities on the Valles Caldera National Preserve have been suspended until the area is considered safe for visitors to return.
The timing of what programs may be resumed will be determined after close collaboration with the Incident Management Read More
NMEOC/DHSEM Thompson Ridge Fire Update
NMEOC/DHSEM News:
Updated information the Thompson Ridge Fire this morning from the New Mexico Emergency Operations Center and the Dept. of Homeland Security emergency Management:
- The fire has grown to 9,394 acres.
- There is a spot fire burning just north of the fire line and is approximately 68 acres: It is lined and believed to be contained. Much of the focus will be on the spot fire today and this evening.
- The main fire has moved past the Valles Caldera HQ structures with no damage reported.
- More resource requests have been made for equipment.
- Thompson Ridge evacuation area may be lifted this
Thompson Ridge; Tres Lagunas Fire Updates – Morning of June 5
THOMPSON RIDGE FIRE UPDATE
Wednesday June 5, 2013 9 a.m.
Acres: 9,394
Start date: May 31, 2013
Cause: Human
Location: 10 miles north of Jemez
Containment: 5 percent
Fuels: Mixed conifer and Ponderosa pine
Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 17 crews, 29 engines, 4 water tenders, 3 dozers
Total personnel: 557 Available air support: 3 airtankers, 9 helicopters
Summary: Yesterday’s weather was once again the driving force for extreme fire behavior. This erratic behavior continued until 3:00 a.m. this morning on the east side of the fire close to the Valles Caldera Headquarters Historic District. Read More
