2017 Arizona wildfires

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

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 

Background

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

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

  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.
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