Sunflower, Tonto National Forest, started 5/12, originating 8 SW of Payson, AZ (33.9327N, 111.4744W). As of 1700, 5/20, the fire is 16,105 acres, 33% contained, with an expected containment date of 7/30.  It is being managed under a full suppression strategy in Fuel Model 1 by a Type 2 IMT (Templin / Day, IC). No structure threatened, none damaged, none destroyed  Difficulty of terrain is extreme and growth potential is medium.   Low fire behavior observed in all divisions.  Demob of resources continue.  Closure remains in effect in the the fire area.  Remote rugged topography in the Mazatzal Wilderness may lead to a long term operation and possible long duration of smoke impacts in surrounding communities. Three Type 1 crews, 2 Type 2 crews, 6 helicopters, 12 engines, 1 dozer, 6 water tenders assigned. Total 365 personnel. CRN: None.
Elwood, BIA - San Carlos Agency, started 5/11, originating 36 NE of San Carlos, AZ (33.5383N, 109.9041W).  As of 1700, 5/20, the fire is 1,600 acres, 95% contained, with expected containment date of 5/23.  It is being managed under a full suppression strategy in Fuel Model 8 (Closed Timber Litter) by a Type 3 IC (Logan).  No structures threatened, none damaged, none destroyed.  Difficulty of terrain is medium and growth potential is high. Smoldering juniper duff retains enough heat to ignite and herbaceous fuels are very receptive.  Widespread progress has been made on the fire.  Demobilization continues today. One Type 2 crew, 1 helicopter, 1 dozer.  Total 46 personnel. CRN: None.

Gladiator, Prescott National Forest & Arizona State (Phoenix District), started 5/13, originating 3 NE of Crown King, AZ (34.2147N, 112.3336W).  As of 1730, 5/20, the fire is 13,953 acres, 15% contained, with no expected containment date reported.  It is being managed under a full suppression strategy in Fuel Model 4 (Chaparral) by a Type 1 IC (Reinarz).  467 structures threatened, none reported damaged, 4 destroyed. Flame lengths in the 20-30 feet range in chaparral and 200+ in the pine.  No recovery through the night.  Fire has crossed Senator Highway 4.5 miles south of Pine Flat, but has been stopped using aerial retardant.  All evacuation orders and closures remain in effect.  APS power company was able to assess damaged powerlines into Crown King area and will start replacement on Tuesday.  Plan is for aerial fire in Division F holding the 92 Road protecting the towers, going direct on east flank with crews, continued prep on County Road 59, Mayer Goodwin Road, and Senator Highway. 13 Type 1 crews, 15 Type 2 crews, 11 helicopters, 44 engines, 5 dozers, 33 water tenders.  Total 1,127 personnel. CRN: None

Bull Flat, BIA - Fort Apache Agency, started 5/10, originating 20 NW of Cibecue, AZ (34.2313N, 110.7819W). As of 2000, 5/20, the fire is 2,145 acres, 95% contained, with an expected containment date of 05/21.  It is being managed under a full suppression strategy in Fuel Model 4 (Chaparral) by a Type 2 IMT (Philbin / Olais, IC).  Transition to a Type 4 organization occurred last evening at 2000.  No structure threatened, none damaged, none destroyed. Difficulty of terrain is high and growth potential is low.  Fire is creeping and smoldering.  Patrol, monitor, mop-up, rehab of dozer & hand lines, and back-haul of trash, hose, flagging & signs. 1 Type 2 crews, 1 engine, 2 water tenders.  Total 151 personnel.  CRN: None.

Whitewater, Gila National Forest, started 5/17, originating 15 E of Glenwood, NM (32.3472N, 108.7102W). As of 1800, 5/20, the fire is 780 acres, 0% contained, with expected containment date of 06/01.  It is being managed under a full suppression strategy in Fuel Model 8 (Closed Timber Litter) by a Type 2 IMT (Pierson). 57 structures threatened, none damaged, none destroyed. Difficulty of terrain is extreme and growth potential is high. Active backing fire with occasional torching and short up-hill runs after inversion mixes out.  Plan is to prep Bursum Road ridge and Crest Trail to north and east of the fire and continue work on Willow Creek structure plan assessment.  State Road 159 closed to the public (Bursoum Rd).   7 Type 1 crews,  2 Type 2 crews, 2 helicopters, 7 engines, 8 water tenders. Total 397 personnel. CRN: T1 airtankers.

Baldy, Gila National Forest, started 5/09, originating 10 E of Glenwood, NM (32.2675N, 108.5922W). As of 1726, 5/20, the fire is 3,000 acres, 0% contained, with expected containment date of 07/12.  It is being managed under a Point-Zone Protection strategy in Fuel Model 1 (short grass) by a Type 3 IC (Gallardo).  No structure threatened, none damaged, none destroyed. Difficulty of terrain is high and growth potential is medium. Fire is creeping, backing to the south, west, and northwest, with some occasional torching.  Plan is to continue monitoring spread direction. Total 4 personnel. CRN: None.  (PZP: 209 Updates required on Thursday only.)

None reported.

Area Command Teams committed: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 4