Sunflower Fire update, May 20 6 p.m.

Sunflower Fire at 16,032 acres, 33 percent contained

Acres:  16,032                                     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: 367                             Available air support:  6 helicopters, 6 air tankers

Summary:

Crews working along the south and west end of the fire monitored fire behavior secured existing containment lines and mopped up hot spots.  Minimal fire activity was observed in both northern and southern sections along the fire perimeter.  Smoke continues to linger in canyons to the north, predominately in Deer Creek Canyon.  One firefighter was treated for multiple bee stings.  Reduced fire acres are the result of additional information provided from the fire line today.