Sunflower Fire News Release
May 21, 2012 6:00 a.m.
Fire Information: (877) 208-2202 or (877) 208-4331
Website:
www.inciweb.org
Acres: 16,105 Start date: May 12, 2012
Cause: Under Investigation Location: 21 miles south of Payson
Containment: 33 percent Fuels: Grass, chaparral, pinion pine
Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 5 crews, 12 engines, 1 dozer, 6 water tenders
Total personnel: 365 Available air support: 6 helicopters, 6 air tankers
Summary: Burned acreage was
reduced by 588 acres yesterday due to more accurate information received
from the field. Low fire behavior was reported in all divisions of the
Sunflower Fire as crews continued to reinforce control lines
and remove unneeded equipment and supplies. Dead trees burning
sporadically in the remote, rugged terrain of the Mazatzal Wilderness
may lead to long term fire operations and possible long duration of
smoke impacts in surrounding communities.
Passing motorists on State Route 87 may
notice distant smoke as fire burning within control lines slowly backs
into steep drainages. Travelers on that road are cautioned to stay
alert, obey speed limit signs and be aware of emergency vehicles
moving onto and along the roadway.
As the holiday weekend approaches,
residents and visitors are reminded that fire danger is extremely high.
Fire restrictions remain in effect on the Tonto National Forest.
For statewide road conditions and closures please go to
www.az511.gov
or dial 5-1-1 from any landline or mobile phone from anywhere in
Arizona. (From outside Arizona, dial 1-888-411-ROAD (7623) or
602-523-0244).
For further information on the fire restrictions in the Tonto National Forest go to
www.fs.usda.gov/tonto.
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