2017 Arizona wildfires
Series of wildfires in Arizona, United States
Wildfires in 2017 in the U.S. state of Arizona burned 412,672 acres (167,002 ha), greater than the average annual burned acreage during the previous 10 years.[1]: 1
| 2017 Arizona wildfires | |
|---|---|
 Areas that burned in wildfires in Arizona in 2017 are colored maroon | |
| Statistics | |
| Total area | 412,672 acres (167,002 hectares) |
| Impacts | |
| Damage | Unknown |
Background
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Wildfires are both a hazard to life and property and a necessary component of the ecology of the Southwestern United States.
In 2017, Arizona experienced lower than normal winter precipitation, higher than normal temperatures, and a delayed-onset monsoon. These climate and weather conditions contributed to wildfire growth in the state.[1]: 1–3
List of wildfires
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The below is a list of notable wildfires in Arizona in 2017.
| Name | County | Acres (ha) | Start date | Containment date | Notes | Maps | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch | 353 (143) | March 11 | March 13 | Human cause | [2] | ||
| Sawmill | Graham | 46,991 (19,017) | April 23 | April 30 | Human cause |  |
[2][1]: 7 |
| Mulberry | 1,755 (710) | May 6 | May 9 | Unknown cause | [2] | ||
| Snake Ridge | Navajo | 15,333 (6,205) | May 19 | July 13 | Caused by lightning | [2][3] | |
| Boundary | Coconino | 17,788 (7,199) | June 1 | July 3 | Caused by lightning | .png) |
[2][4] |
| Frye | Graham | 48,433 (19,600) | June 7 | September 1 | Caused by lightning | [2][1]: 5–6 | |
| Lizard | 15,230 (6,160) | June 7 | Unknown | Unknown cause | [2][1]: 17 | ||
| Hilltop | 33,826 (13,689) | June 12 | Aug 18 | Caused by lightning | [2][1]: 8 | ||
| Goodwin | Yavapai | 28,516 (11,540) | June 24 | July 10 | Unknown cause |  |
[2][1]: 10 |
| Burro | 27,238 (11,023) | June 30, 2017 | Unknown | Unknown cause | [2][1]: 11 | ||
| Brooklyn | 33,550 (13,580) | July 7 | July 27 | Caused by lightning | [2][1]: 9 | ||
| Hyde | 18,072 (7,313) | July 11 | Unknown | Caused by lightning | [2][1]: 13 |
References
- ^ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 Lynch, Michael; Evans, Alexander (May 2018). "2017 Wildfire Season: An Overview" (PDF). Southwestern United States series. Flagstaff, AZ: Northern Arizona University. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Southwest Coordination Center (SWCC) (November 30, 2017). "Southwest Area: 2017 Year-to-Date Wildland Fires > 100 Acres" (PDF). gacc.nifc.gov. Geographic Area Coordination Centers (GACC). Archived (PDF) from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Snake Ridge Fire". InciWeb. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ "Boundary Fire". InciWeb. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
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