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UPDATE: Wallow Fire June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

As of today, the Wallow Fire in Arizona and New Mexico does not pose a significant danger to El Paso Electric’s transmission lines.  The fire is 67 percent contained.

However, winds and heat/dryness of the area continue to be a concern until there is some relief from the weather.  Any change in the proximity of fire and smoke to transmission lines will continue to be monitored.