NEWS RELEASE
Tecolote Fire Update 6-21-2010, 10:00 A.M.
The Tecolote Fire is currently measured at 812 acres and is 70% contained with 461 people assigned. Firefighters will continue to monitor, patrol and mop up 150 feet inside the fireline. The National. more
Approximate Location
Incident Overview
A steady demobilization of firefighters and equipment is underway as the Tecolote Fire is brought closer to containment status. The incident base camp will be relocated to Johnson Mesa and a Type 3 Incident Management Team (Bill Bryant, IC) will assume command at 8 PM June 21. The National Weather Service Incident Meterologist has forecasted a cooler, moister trend beginning Tuesday June 22. This monsoonal pattern is expected to yield wetting rains by the end of the week. Firelines have held against five days of Red Flag and near-Red Flag conditions.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | Friday June 11th, 2010 approx. 09:00 PM |
| Location | 15 miles West/Northwest of Las Vegas New Mexico |
| Incident Commander | Bill Bryant |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 51 |
|---|---|
| Size | 812 acres |
| Percent Contained | 85% |
| Fuels Involved | Ponderosa Pine and Mixed Conifer |
| Fire Behavior | Creeping, smoldering. Low fire intensity |
| Significant Events | Type 3 Organization in place and managing fire. Forest Closure still in effect. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | Continued rehab on lines, patrol and mop up. Significant demob will continue. Remaining crews will demob at end of shift. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Low |
| Terrain Difficulty | Extreme |
