7/22/2014 AM Sunflower Update

Start Date	Cause	Size in acres	Percent Containment	Helicopters	Engines	Crews	Water Tender	Dozers	Total Personnel
07/14/2014	Lightning	7,146	50%	2	30	20	6	9	662

Summary:  Fire activity moderated yesterday due to cooler temperature that created favorable conditions for a successful burnout operation along Forest Road 24 (Indian Creek Road). This 500 acre burnout allowed crews to strengthen containment lines. Crews worked through the night to put out hot spots and monitor the fire.

Current Situation:  Firefighters are making excellent progress securing the fire perimeter. The fire has not crossed Indian Creek Road. Some torching of trees and smoldering is expected today, particularly in the Little Wilson Creek and Big Willow Creek drainages where larger trees have fallen. Firefighters will concentrate on extinguishing these hot spots. Crews are also conducting mop-up and dozer line repair activities in the northern fire area.

Announcement:  A community meeting will be held in Monument, Oregon, at the Senior and Community Center at 1:00 pm. Fire personnel will be on hand to discuss the fire's progress and answer any questions. All are invited and welcome to attend.

Weather:  Precipitation was received over the fire last night, but it was not enough to thoroughly wet ground vegetation. A cold front will bring cooler temperatures today. Showers with possible thunderstorms are forecasted through Wednesday and will significantly moderate fire activity.

Area Fire Closures:  An area closure was again expanded on July 19 around the fire for firefighter and public safety. Information and map can be found @ http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3964/

Sunflower Fire Information

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 Inciweb: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3964/

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