Bennett Road Subdivision Pre-Evacuation Lifted
Incident: Thompson Ridge Fire Wildfire
Released: 16 hrs. ago
The pre-evacuation notice for the Bennett Road Subdivision has been lifted as of 10 a.m. today.
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The Thompson Ridge Fire started on May 31, 2013. It is located on the Valles Caldera National Preserve about two miles northeast of La Cueva, New Mexico. 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 on Sunday, June 2, 2013.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | Friday May 31st, 2013 approx. 02:00 PM |
| Location | 10 mi. N of Jemez, MN on Hwy 4 |
| Incident Commander | Bea Day |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 763 |
|---|---|
| Size | 24,032 acres |
| Percent Contained | 75% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass, Ponderosa, Mixed Conifer |
| Fire Behavior | Fire behavior was moderated today by cloud cover, isolated rain showers, and higher relative humidities. Smoldering and minimal surface fire observed on the southwest corner of the fire. |
| Significant Events | Pre-evacuation notice for residents along Bennett Road was lifted at 10:00 am. Jemez Mountain Electric Co-op assessed powerline damage in the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Mop up, patrol, and rehab efforts continued on all other portions of the fire. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Fire suppression rehab efforts will continue. Mop up and patrol will continue on all portions of the fire. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
Current Weather
| Wind Conditions | 10 G 20 mph W |
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| Temperature | 78 degrees |
| Humidity | 20% |
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Incident: Thompson Ridge Fire Wildfire
Released: 19 hrs. ago
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 active: Communities in and around the Santa Fe National Forest remain open and accessible including Jemez Springs, Jemez Pueblo, Santa Clara Pueblo, Los Alamos and Bandelier National Monument. Camping, hiking and other recreational opportunities are available in these areas.
Smoke: For more smoke information and air quality forecasts, please visit the New Mexico Environment Departments website at http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/aqb and https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Closures: All points of entry to the Valles Caldera National Preserve are closed to public access due to fire activity. The Fenton Lake State Park is also closed to the public.
Please note the change in phone hours listed above.
For more information regarding the fire, please visit www.inciweb.org or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ThompsonRdgFire . Additional photos and information are available at www.facebook.com/ThompsonRdgFire and www.flickr.com/ThompsonRdgFire.
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News Update 6/13 Pm
Incident: Thompson Ridge Fire Wildfire
Released: 1 day ago
Acres: 24,000 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, 5 helicopters
Summary: Fire activity today was minimal due to increased humidity, light rainstorms and cooler temperature. Firefighters took advantage of the weather throughout the afternoon to patrol the fireline and mop-up hotspots along the northern sections of the fire, thereby boosting containment. Crews continued mop-up on South Mountain and chipping in the southeast section of the fire. The spot fire that occurred early this morning was reevaluated, and was calculated at 40 acres. Crews contained the spot fire by expanding the fireline utilizing bulldozers, digging handline, setting hose lays, and removing snags.
Portions of the Highway 4 will be reduced to one lane tomorrow 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 active: Communities in and around the Santa Fe National Forest remain open and accessible including Jemez Springs, Jemez Pueblo, Santa Clara Pueblo, Los Alamos and Bandelier National Monument. Camping, hiking and other recreational opportunities are available in these areas.
Smoke: For more smoke information and air quality forecasts, please visit the New Mexico Environment Departments website at http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/aqb and https://nmtracking.org/fire.
Closures: All points of entry to the Valles Caldera National Preserve are closed to public access due to fire activity. The Fenton Lake State Park is also closed to the public.
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INCIDENT COORDINATORS:
NM Emergency Management, NM State Forestry, NM State Police, Office of Governor Susana Martinez, Pueblo of Jemez, Santa Fe National Forests, Valles Caldera National Preserve.
2013 The NW Fire Blog
Source: inciweb
Republished 6/14/13 2340 PSt
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