2017 Arizona wildfires

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 area412,672 acres (167,002 hectares)
Impacts
DamageUnknown

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
 
[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

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j 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. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l 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.
  3. ^ "Snake Ridge Fire". InciWeb. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  4. ^ "Boundary Fire". InciWeb. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2023.