Sunflower Fire Update
May 15, 2012 6:00 p.m.
Fire Information: (877) 208-2202 or (877) 208-4331
Website: www.inciweb.org
Acres: 8,500 Start date: May 12, 2012
Cause: Under Investigation Location: 21 miles south of Payson
Containment: 7 percent Fuels: Grass, chaparral, pinyon pine
Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 12 crews, 7 engines, 2 dozers, 2 water tenders
Total personnel: 394 Available air support: 5 helicopters, 6 air tankers
Summary: As anticipated, the
Sunflower Fire was very active today with three areas of growth on the
north, northwest and west sides of the fire. The movement has been to
the northwest overall. The fire is expected to continue
its growth until it contacts the fire lines at the perimeter of the
2004 Willow Fire. At that point, the change in available fuel will
significantly reduce fire behavior and provide the opportunity for
firefighters to contain the fire.
The Sunflower Fire is presently burning
in fuels similar to those that were present in the Willow Fire. These
dense fuels, along with the very rugged terrain, contributed to the
extreme fire behavior observed today. The reduced fuel found
along the perimeter of the Willow Fire will act as a fuel break and
help reduce that fire behavior.
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